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Summary of Contents for Uniden DCT756
- Page 1 DCT756 & DCT7565...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Accessibility ... 5 Terminology used in this Manual ... 5 Product Overview ... 6 DCT756 and DCT7565 - Parts of the Handset ... 7 DCT756 - Parts of the Base... 8 DCT7565 - Parts of the Base... 9 Handset Icons ... 10 Using the Interface ... - Page 3 Finding a Phonebook Entry ... 27 Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry ... 28 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook ... 28 Deleting Phonebook Entries ... 28 Deleting All the Phonebook Entries at Once ... 29 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset ...
- Page 4 Answering An Intercom Page ... 44 Room/Baby Monitor ... 44 Tone Dialing Switch Over ... 45 Installing the Optional Headset ... 45 Maintenance ... 46 Battery Replacement and Handling ... 46 Battery Contact Maintenance ... 46 Low Battery Alert ... 47 Talk Time, Standby Time, and Storing the Handset on the Base...
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Page 5: Welcome
Sound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden’s products can accommodate persons with dis- abilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314 A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. -
Page 6: Product Overview
The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. Station Any handset or the base. Talk A telephone line has been activated on the handset or the base, enabling a dial tone. Product Overview DCT7565/DCT756 Features: •... -
Page 7: Dct756 And Dct7565 - Parts Of The Handset
DCT756 and DCT7565 - Parts of the Handset 1.Handset Antenna 1.Handset Antenna 2.Headset Jack Cover 2.Headset Jack Cover 3.Beltclip Hole 3.Beltclip Hole 4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5.Handset Battery Compartment 5.Handset Battery Compartment 6.New Message LED 6.New Message LED 7.Handset Earpiece... -
Page 8: Dct756 - Parts Of The Base
DCT756 - Parts of the Base 30. Registration button 30. Registration button... -
Page 9: Dct7565 - Parts Of The Base
DCT7565 - Parts of the Base [memory] key [pause] key [speaker] key and [hold] speaker LED (speaker) [int’com/xfer] [flash] key (intercom/transfer) [redial] [dnd] key and LED [mute/find hs] key (find handset) (do not disturb) */tone... -
Page 10: Handset Icons
Handset Icons ICON STATUS The Battery icon indicates the handset battery status: empty, low, Standby/Talk medium, and full Standby The Ringer Off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk The Boost icon appears when Clarity Boost is enabled. -
Page 11: Using The Interface
Using the Interface Using the Four- way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor 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 Phone- book. -
Page 12: 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 fi eld, the phone displays the fi rst letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. -
Page 13: Installing The Phone
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line, be sure that installing the sys- tem does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualifi ed installer. -
Page 14: Wall Mounting The Base (Dct7565 Only)
Then push in and down until the phone is fi rmly seated. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Notes: • The DCT756 base is not wall mountable. • Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter with DCT7565 Base. -
Page 15: Direct Wall Mounting (Dct7565 Only)
Direct Wall Mounting (DCT7565 Only) If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting loca- tion that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. -
Page 16: Installing The Rechargeable Battery
Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack sup- plied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the fi nger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. -
Page 17: Connecting The Base And Charging The Handset
Charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Note: Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter with your phone. Do not use any other AC adapter. DCT756 DCT756 DCT7565 DCT7565... -
Page 18: Installing The Belt Clip
Connecting to the Phone Line Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a standard telephone wall outlet. Testing the Connection To test your connection try making a call. -
Page 19: Changing The Dial Mode
If your phone company uses Pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you cannot connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings: Press [menu/clear]. -
Page 20: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting And Call Waiting Deluxe
Press [menu/clear]. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, then the DAY & TIME submenu option. Move the cursor to select the day of the week, then press Move the cursor to set the hour, then press Move the cursor to set the minute, then press Move the cursor to choose AM or PM, then press Activating Caller ID on Call W aiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you see the... -
Page 21: Activating The Key Touch Tone
Setting the Voice Mail Signaling Tone Your telephone service provider should provide you with the specifi cs of your voice mail service upon your enroll- ment. If you are having trouble with your message waiting indicator on your phone not illuminating when you have waiting messages, you will need to contact your service provider and inquire as to which type of message notifi... -
Page 22: Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access
“no messages waiting” state. To reset, press and hold [fi nd hs] on the DCT756 base or [mute/fi nd hs] on the DCT7565 base for 5 seconds. -
Page 23: Adding Extra Handsets
All the handsets ring when you receive a call. Compatible 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... -
Page 24: Registering Accessory Handsets
Registering DCX640 and DCX700 Handsets For the DCT756, press and hold the registration button on the bottom of the base. For the DCT7565 dual- keypad base, press and hold [fl ash] until the charge LED starts to fl ash. -
Page 25: Resetting Handsets
Resetting Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with an- other one, you must fi rst clear the registration information from the base and the handset. Press and hold [ ] and [#/>] on the handset for at least 5 seconds until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears. - Page 26 keypad to enter a name for this entry; the name can contain up to 16 characters. (See page 12 for entering text instructions.) If you do not want to enter a name for this entry, your phone stores this entry as <No Name>.
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Page 27: Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers (Dct7565 Only)
Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers (DCT7565 Only) The DCT7565 dual-keypad phone can store 10 speed dial numbers, [0] to [9]. Follow the steps below to store new speed dial numbers in the base. (Handset speed dial numbers are stored as part of a phonebook entry. See Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25 for information on programming handset speed dial numbers.) With the phone in standby, press [memory]. -
Page 28: Editing An Existing Phonebook Entry
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry With the phone in standby, press [ Select DIAL/EDIT. Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the phonebook entries. When you come to the entry you want to edit, press Follow the steps for Creating a Phonebook Entry on page 25. If you do not wish to change the information at any step, simply press to go to the next step. -
Page 29: Deleting All The Phonebook Entries At Once
Deleting All the Phonebook Entries at Once When the phone is in standby, press [ Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL, and press DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Select YES, then press . A confi rmation tone sounds, and DELETED! appears in the display. -
Page 30: Customizing Your Phone
Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset displays the banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is HANDSET #1, HANDSET #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can use the banner name to identify your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and Di- rectLink. -
Page 31: Selecting Ring Tones (Handset Only)
Selecting Ring Tones (Handset Only) You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring 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 32: Activating Autotalk (Handset Only)
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call. Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, then the AUTO TALK sub- menu. -
Page 33: Using Your Phone
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press [ /fl ash]. Listen for the dial tone Dial the number. Making a Call Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Dial the number. Press [ /fl ash]. Pick up the handset. -
Page 34: Making A Call From The Phonebook
Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press [ Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 27). Press [ /fl ash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number. Note: You can also press [ /fl... -
Page 35: Using The Caller Id List
Warning: When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently. Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe You must subscribe through your telephone service provider to receive Call Wait- ing and Call Waiting deluxe services. If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone sounds. - Page 36 You must sub- scribe to both Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe services to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your telephone provider for details. When you receive a Call Waiting call, press [menu/clear].
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Page 37: Redialing A Number
Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset. From the base DCT7565 only Press [speaker] With the phone in standy, press [redial/pause] to open the redial list. Then press [redial] Use [ When you fi nd the number you want to dial, press [ /fl ash] or [ ] to dial the number. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Handset/Base Volume
Adjusting the Handset/Base Volume Earpiece: You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ ] to make it louder or [ ] to make it softer. Handset Speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speaker. To adjust the speaker volume while on a call, press [ ] to make it louder or [ Base Speaker: You can choose from ten volume levels for the base speakerphone. -
Page 39: Using Hold, Conference, And Transfer
Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call on the DCT756 and up to four people on the DCT7565. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets. A four-way conference call consists of one outside line, two handsets, and the base speakerphone. -
Page 40: Transferring A Call
Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. From the base - DCT7565 only During a call, press [int’com/xfer]. The call is automatically placed on hold. Select the handset you want to talk with by pressing [1] to [4]. To page all the reg- istered handsets, press [*/tone/<]. -
Page 41: Using Special Features
Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) (DCT7565 Only) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold [dnd] on the base. A confi rmation tone sounds and the [dnd] LED illuminates. To cancel, press [dnd] again. You can also mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing [dnd] on the DCT7565 base. -
Page 42: Seven-Digit Dialing
DirectLink at a time. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the main base’s ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication to activate this feature. Other handsets can be used while two handsets are in DirectLink communication;... -
Page 43: Making A Directlink Call
Making a DirectLink Call To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press [ /fl ash]. The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS [1-4]. Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not using DirectLink com- munication, the display shows UNAVAILABLE. -
Page 44: Answering An Intercom Page
Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display shows the ID of the sta- tion that is paging. From the handset, press [ /fl ash] or [xfer/intercom]. If AutoTalk is on, the handset automatically answers the page when you remove the hand- set from the cradle. -
Page 45: Tone Dialing Switch Over
Tone Dialing Switch Over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refi... -
Page 46: Maintenance
Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the fi nish. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fi re or electrical shock, use only Uniden AD-800 (DCT7565) and AD-0005 (DCT756, DCX750) AC adapters and Uniden BT-909 battery pack with your phone. -
Page 47: Low Battery Alert
Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears. When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby, none of the keys will operate. -
Page 48: Resetting The Handset Without The Base
Caller ID information will be erased. For more information on resetting the handset back to factory settings and when you need to do this, see www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline (For contact information, see the back page). -
Page 49: Changing The Digital Security Code
Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer’s Call Center Representative, you can change the code. To change the digital security code: Reset all handsets (see page 25). - Page 50 The Caller ID does not dis- • The call was placed through a switchboard. • Call your telephone provider to verify your Caller ID service is corrent. play. There may be a problem with your Caller ID service. You cannot register the hand- •...
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Page 51: Liquid Damage
Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover. Recharge the handset's battery pack for 15 to 20 hours before using. IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge interruption. Suggestion... -
Page 52: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning
Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. - Page 53 (servicing) instructions in the literature acompanying the appliance. 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.
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Page 54: The Fcc Wants You To Know
FCC’s exposure criteria. For body worn opera- tion, 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 guide-... -
Page 55: I.c. Notice
If you cannot elimi- nate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel. -
Page 56: 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. WARRANTY DURA-... -
Page 57: Index
Index Earpiece Volume ... 38 Entering Text from the Handset .. 12 Adjusting Audio Tone ... 38 Answering a Call... 33 Four Way Function Key ... 11 Any Key Answer ... 32 AutoTalk ... 32 Handset Banner... 30 Hanging Up... 33 Battery Contact Maintenance ... -
Page 58: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Speaker Volume ... 38 Speed Dial ... 26 Talk and Standby Time ... 47 The FCC Wants You To Know ... 54 Voice Mail ... 21 Voice Mail Programming... 22 Voice Mail Tone ... 21 Voice Message Waiting Indicator 22 Operating Temperature 0°... - Page 59 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. Having Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at uniden.com...