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Uniden TXC400 Owner's Manual

Uniden TXC400 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 w w w. u n i d e n . c o m...
  • Page 3 WELCOME/FEATURES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS GETTING STARTED Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Terminology Setting Caller ID Options Selecting a Language Headset Installation BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Redialing a Call Ringer Volume Setup Setting up the Vibrator Mode Ringer Mute (temporarily) Ringer Tone Setting...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference.
  • Page 5 Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. [ 4 ] W E L C O M E / F E A T U R E S...
  • Page 6 Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE When the handset battery pack is fully Remove the cover. charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.
  • Page 7 [ 6 ] C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S 1. Voice Mail LED 2. Headset Jack 3. LCD Display 4. TALK/FLASH Key 5. PB (Phonebook)/ROCKET (RocketDial)/ (left cursor) Key 6.
  • Page 8 18. Base Antenna 19. PAGE Key 20. STATUS LED 21. DC Power Input 22. Telephone Line Jack 21 22 C O N T R O L S A N D F U N C T I O N S [ 7 ]...
  • Page 9 This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10) Secondly, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 11 to 14) Thirdly, insert the battery pack into the handset.
  • Page 10 Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com. G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 9 ]...

  • Page 11: Choose The Best Location

    Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 50.

  • Page 12: Install The Battery Pack

    5) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward. 6) Slide the handset down until it clicks. • Use only the Uniden battery (BT-925) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are also...

  • Page 13: Battery Use Time (Per Charge)

    Battery use time (per charge) Fully charged (3-5 hours charge time) • 5 hours continuous use • 8 days when the handset is in the standby mode When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save...

  • Page 14: Connect The Base Unit

    C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown. 3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

  • Page 15: Choose The Dialing Mode

    D. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows: •...
  • Page 16 There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 16 for Area Code setup instructions. AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call.

  • Page 17: Entering Your Area Code

    Entering Your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “ does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press •...
  • Page 18 Language option can be used to choose the language of your display. You can select English, French, or Spanish. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press to move the pointer to “ DOWN then press SELECT/CH 3) Press to choose English, French (Français),...
  • Page 19 The headsets will be used to make or receive a call. With these headsets, you can have the convenience of hands free communication while using your cordless phone. Two types of headsets are included, an over the head and an over the ear type. Make sure you have installed one of the headsets before making or receiving a call.
  • Page 20 To make or receive a call, you need to install one of the supplied headsets. (See page 18.) At the start, wear the headset. Handset On Base To answer a call Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) or pick up the handset and press TALK/FLASH.
  • Page 21 The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press • If the number exceeds dialed appears on the display. 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained 2) Press in redial memory. one of the last three numbers dialed.
  • Page 22 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press to move the pointer to DOWN “ ”, then press SELECT/CH 3) Press to move the pointer through the ringer DOWN settings (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High). You will hear a ringer or melody at the selected volume (or does not ring when you select “...
  • Page 23 You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press starting with the next incoming call. • Pressing the during Vibrate Ring will stop the Vibrate Ring. However, if you turn the ringer off, the Vibrate Ring will not stop.
  • Page 24 “Distinctive Ringer” allows you to preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the memory locations, the Distinctive Ring that has been stored for that particular caller will sound.
  • Page 25 You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you. During a telephone call press and hold “ cancel muting. Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to •...
  • Page 26 During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds. If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone’s channel for clear operation.
  • Page 27 If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. You must subscribe To return to the original caller, press through your local telephone company to receive Call...
  • Page 28 Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
  • Page 29 2) Press 3) Store the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad. • See the “Steps for entering names and special characters” (see page 29). • Use • Use • Press and hold If a name is not required, go to step 4. 4) Press “...
  • Page 30 Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. Number of times key is pressed If you make a mistake while entering a name to move the cursor to the incorrect character.
  • Page 31 For example, to enter Uniden: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the number of phonebook locations you have stored, and how to search and store the phonebook locations. 2) Press 3) Press 4) Press 5) Press...
  • Page 32 Press a number key until any name with the same initial is displayed (See the table in “Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters” on page 29). For example, to search for “Uniden”, press 8 two times. Press is displayed. If you press while the first name in “U”...

  • Page 33: From Standby Mode

    From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31). 3) Press 4) To hang up, press From Talk Mode 1) Press 2) Press 3) Press (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31). 4) Press 5) To hang up, press If you select a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 - SPD0) when storing a phone...
  • Page 34 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press , or the number keypad to view the phonebook DOWN locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 31). a. Editing the Stored Data 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press .

  • Page 35: Storing The Rocketdial

    You can store a number you dial often in the RocketDial. The rocket dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press. Memory location for the RocketDial is independent from the memory location Storing the RocketDial for the phonebook. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press 2) Press SELECT/CH...
  • Page 36 The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number.
  • Page 37 You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the •...
  • Page 38 The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode.

  • Page 39: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    Deleting a Caller ID message 1) While the incoming Caller ID information is displayed, Once the Caller ID press data has been deleted, the information 2) Press cannot be retrieved. 3) Press When the pointer is at “ The next or previous Caller ID message is then displayed. When the pointer is at “...

  • Page 40: Long Distance Calls And Area Code Setting/Cancellation

    Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1) Press . The summary screen appears. The screen shows CID/ the number of new messages and the total number of messages. 2) Use the number keypad ( Caller ID message list. 3) Press .
  • Page 41 3) Press • To activate features, select “ ” in the Caller ID setup. See page 15. • You can also answer a waiting call immediately Your TRUC46 series gives you new options for Call Waiting. At the touch of a button, you can by pressing TALK/FLASH place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your...
  • Page 42 AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset. • We refer to the TXC400 handset as the second handset, and the TRUC46 handset as the original handset in this section.
  • Page 43 You can transfer an outside call to the other handset. If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected. To transfer a call (to the second handset) 1) Press placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds. 2) When the other handset receives the call, the transfer tone stops.

  • Page 44: Operation

    • You can’t use or purchase the second handset as an alternative of the original handset. • Save this owner’s manual. The TXC400 owner’s manual describes only the instructions specific to the second handset. For detailed operation, refer to this owner’s manual.
  • Page 45 • While in de-registering operation, if you receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call, or [ 44 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N (xfer/del for TXC400) and ” appears. to select “...
  • Page 46 If you have a second handset (TXC400) You need to perform the following steps: 1) De-register the digital security code of the TXC400 by following the steps on page 44. 2) Register the TXC400 to the TRUC46 base (For instructions, see “Registering the Second Handset”...
  • Page 47 Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 9) Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.
  • Page 48 A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchase Uniden accessories at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
  • Page 49 If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the base. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

  • Page 50: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 51: Installation Considerations

    Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
  • Page 52 TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
  • Page 53 0 - 9 10 ring options ...22 Area Code ...16 AutoTalk...15 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...11 Replacement and handling ...46 Caller ID ...36 Caller ID service ...36 Calling ...39 Call Waiting...15, 40 Deleting...38 Setting ...15 Storing ...39 Using ...39 Viewing ...37 Call transfer feature ...42 Chain dialing ...35...

  • Page 54: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You

    1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.

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