Install the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for at least 12-15 hours before
plugging the phone line into your phone.
Press in on the battery cover
release and slide the cover down
until it comes off.
1
Connect the battery pack
2
connector observing the correct
polarity (black and red wires) to
the jack inside the battery
compartment.
Do not exert any force on this
connection. It could cause damage to
the battery or to the handset. The
plastic connectors will fit together in
only one way.
Once you are certain that you have
made a good connection, then insert
the battery pack into the battery
compartment. Do not pinch the wires.
Securely close the battery
compartment cover by sliding it
until it snaps into place.
3
Place the handset in the charging
cradle.
4
When the battery is charged, the LCD
will display “Initializing...”
for 5 to 10 seconds.
Use only the Uniden battery
(BP-490) supplied with your
phone. Replacement batteries
are also available through the
Uniden Parts Department.
(See page 2)
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Bat t ery use t ime ( per charge)
Fully charged
• 6 hours continuous use
• 3 days when the handset is in the standby mode
Low bat t ery alert
When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the
phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save
power. “BATT” appears on the display and you will hear a beep.
If the phone is in use, “BATT”
appears on the display and the
handset beeps twice. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible
and return the handset to the base
unit for charging.
When the call is terminated due to a low battery,
the call will be placed on hold and can be
retrieved from any of the other handsets.
Cleaning t he bat t ery charging cont act s
To maint ain a good charge, it is
import ant t o clean t he bat t ery
cont act s on t he handset and base
unit wit h a dry clot h or a pencil
eraser about once a mont h.
Do not use any liquids or solvent s.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC
1
IN 9V jack to a standard 120V AC
wall outlet.
Set the charger on a desk or
tabletop, and place the handset
in the charger as shown.
2
Make sure that the charge LED
3
lights up. If the LED does not
light up, check to see that the AC
adapter is plugged in and that the
handset makes good contact with
the base charging contacts.
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To set up addit ional handset s
Follow the simple steps to register your new additional handset.
Check that the phone is not in use (including the intercom),
and make sure that the handset is not in the base unit.
1
Press and hold the find handset key on the base
for 5 seconds.
2
- The charge/ voice mail LED will start flashing to tell you
that the system is in the registration mode.
Place the NEW (the 3rd) handset in the charging cradle of the
base unit.
3
- The handset beeps to tell you that the registration has
finished.
Reset t ing t he handset
This feature allows you to clear (erase) all the selections and
settings of the handset. After you have reset the handset, you
must change the digital security code and re-register the
handset before use.
Press menu/ ent er key.
1
Press L or L and select “Handset Reset”.
2
Press menu/ ent er, “No?” appears on the display.
3
4
Press L or L to change the selection.
- “Yes” is to reset and “No” is to exit this mode.
Press menu/ ent er to confirm your selection.
5
6
Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the handset to complete the reset.
(“Initializing. . .” appears on the display.)
When the reset is complete, the LCD will display
“Handset is not registered”.
7
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Changing the Digital Security Code
The digital security code is an identification code used to
connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the
code is not necessary unless you are replacing an extra handset.
In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless
telephone is using the same security code, you can change the
code.
Your DCT 4960-2 has the capability of expanding to
4 handsets. In any event that a handset is lost or
damaged, the base unit security code will need to be
changed, once a replacement handset is registered.
Unplug the AC Adapter.
1
2
Press and hold find handset on the base while you plug in
the AC Adapter, and keep holding find handset for 10
seconds.
The security code has changed.
3
* After changing the security code, please be sure to re-
register all the handsets before use.
Re-regist ering t he handset
When you change the security code on the base, the handset
needs to be re-registered.
Follow the simple steps shown below:
Check that the phone is not in use (including the intercom),
and make sure that the handset is not in the base unit.
1
Press and hold find handset on the base for 5 seconds.
2
- The charge/ voice mail LED will start flashing to tell you
that the system is in the registration mode.
Press menu/ ent er on the handset.
3
4
Press L or L and select
“Registration”.
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One Year Limit ed Warrant y
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 craftsmanship with only the
limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further
effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product
is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used
as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized
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.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at
any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either repair or replace the defective
unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost
(except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection
with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor may replace the unit with a new or
refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE
WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of
America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions
in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product
carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and
accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a
note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped
freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday
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Printed in China
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