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Summary of Contents for Uniden DCT7085 Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Parts of the Handset ... 7 Parts of the Answering System Base (DCT758) .. 8 Parts of the Answering System/Dual-keypad Base (DCT7585/DCT7085) ... 9 Using the Interface ... 10 Reading the Display... 10 Using the Four-way Function Key ... 11 Using the Handset Menus... - Page 3 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) ... 29 Using Your Phone ... 30 Making a Call from the Phonebook ... 31 Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial ... 31 Making a Call with Base Speed Dial (Dual-keypad Base Only)... 31 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call ...
- Page 4 Liquid Damage ...63 Precautions! ...65 Important Safety Instructions...65 The FCC Wants You To Know ...66 Radio Interference...67 Cordless Telephone Privacy ...67 I.C. Notice ...67 One Year Limited Warranty...68 Index ...69 Remote Operation Card...72 At Uniden, we'll take care of you!...73...
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Page 5: Welcome
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. -
Page 6: Terminology Used In This Manual
Terminology Used in this Manual This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of four Accessory handsets. The accessory handset is Handset a handset that is compatible with this model. The main part of the phone that Base connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. -
Page 7: Product Overview
• 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System expands up to 4 Handsets • Integrated Digital Answering System • Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe • Base Keypad (DCT7585/DCT7085 only) • 100 shared Phonebook Entries/Caller ID Numbers • DirectLink™ Two-Way Communication • Room/Baby Monitoring •... -
Page 8: Parts Of The Handset
Parts of the Handset 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display 9. [menu/clear] key 10. [redial/pause] key flash key (talk/flash) 12. -
Page 9: Parts Of The Answering System Base (Dct758)
Parts of the Answering System Base (DCT758) 8. [ 1. Base charging contacts (repeat/select) 2. charge LED 9. Message counter LED 3. Base speaker 10. [on/off] key (answering system on/off) 4. [greet] key (record greeting) 11. [ (skip/select) 5. [set] key 6. -
Page 10: Parts Of The Answering System/Dual-Keypad Base (Dct7585/Dct7085)
Parts of the Answering System/Dual-keypad Base (DCT7585/DCT7085) 1. Base charging contacts 9. Message counter LED 2. charge LED 10. [on/off] key (answering system on/off) 3. Base speaker 11. [ 4. [greet] key (record (skip/select) greeting) 5. [set] key 12. [ 6. -
Page 11: Using The Interface
Using the Interface 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. Icon Status Standby/Talk Standby Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk Description The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty. -
Page 12: Using The Four-Way Function Key
The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. -
Page 13: Entering Text From Your Handset
Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. -
Page 14: Installing The Phone
1. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter. 3. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. -
Page 15: Installing The Battery
3. Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. Note: Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. -
Page 16: Connecting The Base And Charging The Handset15
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 17: Changing The Dial Mode
2. Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don't see the "battery full" icon, check to make sure the battery is properly connected). 3. Change the dial mode (instructions below). Changing the Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. -
Page 18: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. 1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the LANGUAGE submenu. -
Page 19: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting And Call Waiting Deluxe
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. Your phone also supports Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX), which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a waiting call. -
Page 20: Adding Accessory Handsets
Your phone is compatible with the following Uniden 2.4 GHz Digital Accessory Handsets: DCX640, DCX700, and DCX750. (Please visit our website at www.uniden.com for the most up-to-date list of compatible handsets. If you purchase an accessory handset, you must register the handset to the base before use. Accessory handsets will not operate until they are registered. -
Page 21: Charging Accessory Handsets
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a 120V AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. Caution: Use only the Uniden AD-0005 adapter. 2. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. -
Page 22: Resetting Handsets
To register DCX750 handsets, simply place the accessory handset in the base. While the handset is registering, HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If REGISTRATION FAILED appears, remove the handset from the base and try again. -
Page 23: Setting Up The Phonebook
the link to the base from its own memory. The handset will now display MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. If the handset cannot contact the base, it will display UNAVAILABLE. If this happens, see Resetting the Handset Without the Base on page 60. - Page 24 4. Enter the number for this entry (STORE/EDIT NO.). Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use the number keypad to enter the phone number; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause between digits when it’s dialing (for example, to enter an extension or an access code), press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second pause.
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Page 25: Finding A Phonebook Entry
Finding a Phonebook Entry Press [ ] to open the phonebook, and then select DIAL/EDIT. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press [ You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter. Press a number key ([2] through [0]) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. -
Page 26: Deleting Phonebook Entries
3. If the phone number is already stored in memory, you will hear a beep, and THIS DATA IS ALREADY STORED!! ppears in the display. The number will not be stored. Continue by following the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 22. Deleting Phonebook Entries You can delete individual phonebook entries or delete all the phonebook entries at once. -
Page 27: Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers (Dual Keypad Model Only)
2. Move the cursor to select COPY 3. Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press [select/ 4. Move the cursor to select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMORY, and then press [select/ 5. -
Page 28: Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers
seconds is not long enough. Each pause counts as one digit. 3. Press [memory] again, and then press the number key ([0] to [9]) where you want to store this phone number. You will hear a confirmation tone. Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers 1. -
Page 29: Selecting A Ring Tone (Handset Only)
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only) You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone's primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ringer tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Beethoven's Symphony #9 (BEETHOVEN9) For Elise (ELISE) We Wish You A Merry Christmas (MERRY- XMAS) Home Sweet Home (HM SWT HM) -
Page 30: Activating Any Key Answer (Handset Only)
1. Press [menu/clear]. 2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. 3. Select ON or OFF, and press [select/ tone. Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the twelve-keypad. 1. -
Page 31: Using Your Phone
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press [ / flash] . 3. Listen for the dial tone. Making a 4. Dial the number. call 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. -
Page 32: Making A Call From The Phonebook
Making a Call from the Phonebook 1. When the phone is in standby, press [ 2. Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT 3. Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 24). 4. Press [ / flash] or to dial the number. -
Page 33: Using Caller Id And Call Waiting
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller's phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you're on the line. -
Page 34: Deleting Caller Id Numbers
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete all the Caller ID numbers, press [ DELETE ALL. You will hear a confirmation tone. When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently. To permanently delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press [menu/clear]. -
Page 35: Redialing A Number
• Conference - Starts a conference call with your first and second callers. • Drop First/Drop Last - During a conference call, allows you to choose to drop the first or last caller. 4. Press [select/ ] . A confirmation screen will appear, and the phone returns to the call. Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset or the last number dialed on the dual-keypad base. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, and high) and four options (off, low, medium, and high) on the base. With the phone in standby, use [ Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. -
Page 37: Using The Clarity Boost Feature
Using the Clarity Boost Feature If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually improve the sound by setting the clarity booster to on. This works only when the phone is in use, so while you are on a call: 1. -
Page 38: Conferencing
Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two stations. A four-way conference call consists of an outside line, the base speaker phone, and two handsets. -
Page 39: Answering A Transferred Call
Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the station that is paging. To accept the call transfer: 1. To answer the page and speak to the transferring station, press [ / flash] or [xfer/intercom] on the handset. On the base, press [speaker] or [int'com] ([hold/int'com/xfer] on the dual-keypad base) 2. -
Page 40: Muting The Microphone
Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can't hear you. This only works while you are on a call. From the base 1. Press [mute] ([mute/find hs] on the dual-keypad base). The speaker LED blinks while muting is on. 2. -
Page 41: Using The Directlink™ Communication Feature
Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the base's ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other. Other handsets can be used while two handsets are using DirectLink communication;... -
Page 42: Using The Intercom
Using the Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. Making an Intercom Page From the base 1. With the phone in standby, press [int'com] ([hold/ int'com/xfer] on the dual-keypad base). All other stations will be paged. -
Page 43: Room/Baby Monitor
Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a station in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. Any handset can be set to function as a remote speaker, allowing you to monitor sounds in the room. -
Page 44: Tone Dialing Switch Over
Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover page for contact information.) -
Page 45: Setting Up The Answering System
Setting Up the Answering System Your phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation or leave a voice memo. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time •... -
Page 46: Using The Answering System Interface
Using the Answering System Interface Base operation When the phone is in standby, press [menu/clock] to scroll through the answering system setup menu options. Each menu option has voice prompt instructions; you can press the next key at any time during the instructions. After the last option, call screening, the system returns to standby if you press [menu/clock]. -
Page 47: Setting The Number Of Rings
From the base 1. Press [menu/clock] six times. 2. The current setting ("E" English, "F" French, or "S" Spanish) appears on the base, and it is announced ("English" English, "Français" French, or "Español" Spanish). 3. Press [ /select] or [ /select] to select the language. -
Page 48: Setting The Day & Time
Setting the Day & Time If you do not set the clock on your answering system, your messages may not have the correct time and day stamp. You can set the day and time from the handset or the base. From the base 1. -
Page 49: Recording A Personal Greeting
Recording a Personal Greeting Your answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." You can record your own personal outgoing greeting. -
Page 50: Deleting Your Personal Greeting
Deleting Your Personal Greeting You can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. 1. With the phone in standby, press [greet]. 2. While the personal greeting is playing, press [ ] . 3. The system announces "Greeting has been deleted," and switches back to the pre-recorded greeting. Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only) You can choose how long callers have to record a message. -
Page 51: Activating The Message Alert
Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert: From the base 1. Press [menu/clock] five times. The current setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base and it is announced. -
Page 52: Setting A Security Code Or Personal Identification Number (Pin)
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the base 1. -
Page 53: Using The Answering System
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base 1. With the phone in standby, press [on/off]. 2. The system announces "Answering System is on" and plays the current Turning greeting. 3. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. -
Page 54: Screening Calls
From the base Press [ ]. The system announces the number Playing of new and old messages. It announces the messages message number, plays the message, then announces the time and day it was received. Press [ /select] once to go to the beginning of the current message. -
Page 55: Recording A Conversation
• Press [select/ ] when the system is answering. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call. • To answer the call, press [ / flash] . •... -
Page 56: Recording A Voice Memo
Recording a Voice Memo The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between two seconds and four minutes long. You might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes. From the base 1. - Page 57 To operate from a remote location, use any touch-tone telephone, and follow these steps: 1. Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. If the answering system is off, it will answer after about 10 rings and sounds a series of beeps. 2.
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Page 58: Maintenance
Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature AC Adapter Battery Power Failures During a power failure, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the phone. To avoid damage from an electrical spike when the power comes back on, we recommend you unplug your phone during power outages. Battery Life With average use, your battery talk time will be approximately 5 hours and standby time will be approximately 7 days. -
Page 59: Low Battery Alert
When the talk time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by calling Uniden's Parts department (see back cover page). -
Page 60: Clean The Battery Contacts
"Handset #4" but you only have two handsets.) • When you are instructed to by one of Uniden's call center representatives. 1. Press and hold [ ] and [#/>] for more than 5 seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. 2. Select the handset you want to reset, then press [select/ 3. -
Page 61: Resetting The Handset Without The Base
4. When the base information is deleted, the handset displays MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. 5. Re-register the handset to the base (see Registering Accessory Handsets on page 20). If the handset cannot contact the base, it will display UNAVAILABLE. Make sure the handset is in range of the base and the base is connected to power. -
Page 62: Traveling Out Of Range
Traveling Out of Range During a call, if you move your handset too far from your base, noise may increase. If you pass the range limit of the base, the handset will beep, display OUT OF RANGE, and then go to standby. The base will maintain the connection for 30 seconds after the handset goes out of range. - Page 63 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. The Caller ID does not display. The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. You cannot register the handset at the base. The handset doesn't communicate with other handsets. An extra handset can't join the conversation.
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Page 64: Liquid Damage
Symptom Suggestion The answering system does not work. Time stamp cannot be heard. Messages are incomplete. There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or message review. Cannot access answering system from a remote phone. Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. - Page 65 Handset 1. Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation. 2. Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days. 3. Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover.
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Page 66: Precautions
Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. -
Page 67: 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 68: Radio Interference
FCC’s exposure criteria. For body worn operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. -
Page 69: One Year Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 70: Index
Index Accessibility... 4 Answering calls ... 30 Answering system ... 44 Using the handset ... 45 When away from home .. 55 Any key answer... 29 AutoTalk ... 29 Baby monitor ... 42 Banner... 27 Base Installing ... 13 Parts of the base... 8 Parts of the dual keypad base ... - Page 71 Creating new entries ... 22 Deleting entries ... 25 Editing entries ... 24 Finding entries ... 24 Making calls from ... 31 Storing Caller ID or redial numbers... 24 Power failure operation ... 57 Privacy mode... 10, 39 Pulse dialing ... 16, 43 Recording a call ...
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Page 73: Remote Operation Card
Remote Operation Card REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access Turn on the answering away from home 1. Call your phone number 1. Call your phone and let it from a touch-tone phone. ring 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter 2. -
Page 74: At Uniden, We'll Take Care Of You
At Uniden, we'll take care of you! Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answering System Off Help Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages... - Page 75 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. Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our web- site at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at...