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Summary of Contents for Uniden DECT1588-2
- Page 1 UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT1588 Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome ... 5 Accessibility... 5 Installing the Phone ... 6 Choosing.the.Best.Location... 6 Installing.the.Battery... 7 Charging.the.Handset... 8 Connecting.the.Base..9 Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line..10 Testing.the.Connection... 11 Changing.the.dial.mode... 1 Expanding.Your.Phone... 13 Adding.accessory.handsets... 13 Registering.accessory.handsets... 13 Using.Multiple.Bases... 14 Registering.the.handset.to.another.base... 14 Selecting.the.base..15 Getting to Know Your New Phone ... - Page 3 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone... 9 Activating.AutoTalk..30 Activating.Any.Key.Answer... 30 Using Your Phone ... 30 During.a.Power.Failure... 30 Making.and.Receiving.Calls..31 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..3 Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook..3 Switching.to.the.Speakerphone.During.a.Call... 3 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 33 Using.the.Caller.ID.List... 33 Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record...
- Page 4 Battery.replacement.and.handling..54 Power.Failures... 54 Troubleshooting ... 55 Common.Issues... 55 Weak.or.Hard.to.Hear.Audio... 58 Noise.or.Static.on.the.Line..58 Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter... 59 Resetting.the.Handset... 59 Resetting.the.Handset.Without.the.Base... 60 Changing.the.Line.Mode.for.Multiple.Extensions..61 Traveling.Out.of.Range... 61 Liquid.Damage..6 Precautions! ...
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Page 5: Welcome
Welcome Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.Multi-Handset.phone. Note:. Illustrations.in.this.manual.are.used.for.explanation.purposes..Some.illustrations.in.this.manual.may.differ. from.the.actual.unit. As.an.Energy.Star .Partner,.Uniden.has.determined.that.this.product.or.product.models.meets. ® the.Energy.Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star ® Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation. 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. disabilities,.please.call.the.accessibility.voice/TTY.line:.1-800-874-9314. Our.customer.care.hours.as.well.as.accessibility.information.can.be.found.on.our.website,.www.uniden.com,.under. the.“Accessibility”.link..If.your.call.is.received.outside.of.our.business.hours,.you.can.leave.us.a.message.and.we.will. call.you.back. May.be.covered.under.one.or.more.of.the.following.U.S..patents: 5,491,745. 5,533,010. 5,574,77. 5,717,31. 5,73,355. 5,754,407. 5,85,161. 5,864,619. 5,893,034. 5,987,330. 6,044,81. 6,070,08. 6,418,09. 6,618,015. 6,714,630. -
Page 6: Installing The Phone
Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When.choosing.a.location.for.your.new.phone,.here.are.some.important.guidelines.you.should.consider: PLACE YOUR BASE • Microwave ovens • Refrigerators Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack. • TVs • TVs • Other electronics • Other electronics In a centrally-located • Direct sunlight •... -
Page 7: Installing.the.battery
Installing the Battery Use.only.the.Uniden.BT-1015.rechargeable.battery.pack.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery covers. (If the battery cover is on the handset, press in on the notch and slide the cover off.) Line up the red and black wires on the battery pack connector with the sticker in the handset’s battery... -
Page 8: Charging.the.handset
Charging the Handset Use.only.the.Uniden.PS-0007.AC.adapter.supplied.with.your.cordless.telephone. Connect the AC Connect the AC adapter to the adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and DC IN 9V jack and route the cord route the cord through the molded through the molded wiring channel. -
Page 9: Connecting.the.base
Connecting the Base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0008 AC adapter with the base. Connect the coiled cord to the left Connect the coiled cord to the left side of the phone and the base side of the phone and the base corded handset. -
Page 10: Connecting.to.the.phone.line
Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service delivered through your phone line? Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack. Without a filter, telephone-line-based Internet services can interfere with standard phones. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. -
Page 11: Testing.the.connection
Testing the Connection Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle.and.press.TALK/FLASH..You.should.hear.a.dial.tone,.and.the.display. should.show.Talk. What.if.I.can’t.hear.a.dial.tone? Check.the.telephone.cord.connection.on.the.base. What.if.the.display.doesn’t.show.Talk?. • Check.the.battery.pack.connection.in.the.handset. • Make.sure.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged.. • Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.cord.is.securely.connected.to.the.. DC IN 9V jack.and.a.standard.power.outlet. • Try.resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). Make.a.quick.test.call,.and.then.press.END.to.hang.up.. What.if.there.is.a.lot.of.static?. Check.the.sources.of.interference.described.in.Choosing.the. Best.Location.(see.page.6):.is.the.base.near.any.of.those? What.if.the.call.doesn’t.go.through? Try.changing.the.dialing.mode.(see.the.next.section). Note:. Make.sure.you.can.get.a.dial.tone.on.any.accessory.handsets.that.were.packaged.with.your.phone.. -
Page 12: Changing.the.dial.mode
Changing the dial mode Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These. days,.most.base.networks.use.a.method.called.tone.dialing,.so.your.phone.comes.programmed.for.tone.dialing..If. your.phone.company.uses.pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone’s.dial.mode..If.you.don’t.get.a.dial.tone. or.can’t.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings: Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Dial Mode.submenu. Scroll. .to.highlight.Pulse. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.same.procedure,.but.select.Tone.in.step.3. NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE! -
Page 13: Expanding.your.phone
Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets,.including.any.that.were.supplied.with.your.phone..You.can.now. place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.charging.cradle. • Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.following.Uniden.DECT.6.0.accessory.handsets:.DCX150,.DCX00,.and. DCX300..(Please.visit.our.website.at.www.uniden.com.for.the.most.up-to-date.list.of.compatible.handsets.) • If.you.purchase.any.accessory.handsets.separately,.you.must.register.the.handsets.to.the.base.before.you.can. use.them..(Accessory.handsets.that.come.packaged.with.a.base.are.already.registered.to.that.base.) Registering accessory handsets When.charged,.registered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number..Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display: To.register.an.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.completely..(For.the.DCX150.accessory.handset,.see.page.8.for.instructions.on.connecting. the.charging.cradle.and.charging.the.handset..For.a.DCX00.or.DCX300.accessory.handset,.see.the.manual. supplied.with.the.handset.for.instructions.on.connecting.the.charging.cradle.and.charging.the.handset.) With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT.on.the.base.. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.Register Handset.menu,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Handset.Registering.will. appear. On.the.handset,.press.and.hold.#.until.the.handset.beeps.and.displays.Handset.Registering. When.the.handset.has.registered.to.the.base,.the.LCD.will.display.Registration Complete.then.show.the.handset. ID.number.. If.the.display.shows.Registration failed,.repeat.the.process.again. Note:. If.a.handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.reset.the.handset.before.you.register.it.to.a.new.base.(see. Resetting.the.Handset.on.page.59)..Or.to.use.multiple.bases,.see.the.next.section. ↔... -
Page 14: Using.multiple.bases
Using Multiple Bases The.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone.can.be.registered.to.a.total.of.four.different.bases..Compatible.bases.include. the.DECT1500.series.and.the.WXI077.series..(See.our.website.or.contact.Customer.Service.for.an.up-to-date.list. of.compatible.models.) Note: To confirm how many bases the handset is registered to, open the Select Base.submenu.(follow.the.step.1.of. Selecting.the.base.on.page.15)..Press.END.to.close.the.list.and.return.to.standby. Registering the handset to another base To.register.a.handset.to.another.base: Make.sure.the.handset.battery.is.fully.charged. If.the.other.base.has.an.LCD.display: • With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT.on.the.base..Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.Register Handset.menu,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Handset Registering.will.appear. If.the.other.base.does.not.have.an.LCD.display:. • Disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.the.Find Handset.key*.while.you.reconnect.the. adapter..Keep.holding.the.Find Handset.key.until.the.charge.LED.starts.to.blink.. *This.key.might.be.labeled.Find.or.Find HS. -
Page 15: Selecting.the.base
Selecting the base After.you.register.your.handset.to.more.than.one.base,.you.can.set.the.handset.to.automatically.search.for.a.new. base.if.the.base.it’s.currently.connected.is.unavailable.or.out.of.range..You.can.also.manually.select.which.base.you. want.the.handset.to.connect.to;.for.example,.if.you.have.one.base.with.an.answering.machine,.you.can.connect.to. that.base.to.check.messages.from.the.handset. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Select Base. submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.base.you.want.to.connect.to,.or.choose.Auto.to.have.the.handset.automatically. search.for.and.select.base. Press.MENU/SELECT..Searching.will.appear.in.the.display. When.the.base.is.found,.the.handset.will.return.to.standby..If.the.base.is.not.found,.“Searching”.continues. to appear. You can repeat the procedure listed above to return back to the original connection or to find the different.base. Note:. You.cannot.change.bases.during.a.call.. -
Page 16: Getting To Know Your New Phone
Getting to Know Your New Phone Features • 1.9GHz.DECT.6.0.expandable.system • Expands.up.to.6.handsets • Corded.handset.with.base.keypad • Cordless.handset.and.charging.cradle. • 70-number.phonebook.with.alphabetical.search • Personalized.ring.and.display.name.by.party.. (on.handset) • Transfer.single.listing.or.entire.phonebook • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.with.phonebook.match • Store.30.Caller.ID.numbers • Speakerphone.on.base.&.handset Answering system features • Digital.tapeless.recording • Up.to.14.minutes.of.recording.time • Call.screening • Personal.or.pre-recorded.outgoing.messages • Bilingual.voice.prompts.. -
Page 17: Terminology.used.in.this.manual
Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Additional.handsets.that.can.register.to.the.base,.allowing.you.to.add.handsets.without.connecting.another. Handsets phone.line..This.base.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets;.see.page.13.for.compatible.handsets. Base The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.you.make.and.receive.calls. Charging A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.handset.and.charges.the.handset.battery.pack. cradle It.connects.to.power.but.does.not.connect.to.a.phone.line. Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.telephone.provider.and.is.offered.to.users.on.a.subscription.basis. With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.see.the.incoming.caller.information.such.as.name.and.phone.number. Caller.ID.with.Call.Waiting.is.available.by.subscription.from.your.telephone.provider. CID/CW With.this.service,.you.will.be.able.to.view.incoming.caller.information.while.on.a.call.with.another.user. Any.settings.that.apply.to.all.registered.handsets.and.the.base. These.features.are.available.by.selecting.“Global Setup”.or.“Day & Time”.in.the.handset.menu..Only.one. Global handset.can.change.global.settings.at.a.time,.and.you.have.to.make.sure.the.phone.is.not.currently.being. Settings used..If.you.have.multiple.bases,.the.different.bases.have.each.global.settings;.select.the.base.before. changing.the.global.setting.(see.Selecting.the.base.on.page.15). The.handset.and.the.base.are.not.in.use..(It.doesn’t.matter.whether.the.handset.is.in.the.cradle:.the.TALK/ Standby FLASH.or. .on.the.handset.or. been.picked.up.from.the.base,.and.there.is.no.dial.tone.) Station Any.registered.handset.or.the.base. Talk A.dial.tone.has.been.enabled,.so.you.can.dial.and.carry.on.a.conversation.with.an.outside.party. Manual Conventions This.manual.uses.several.different.type.styles.to.help.you.distinguish.between.different.parts.of.the.phone:... -
Page 18: Parts.of.the.handset
Parts of the Handset new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) CLEAR/INT'COM key (clear/intercom) key (phonebook/left) TALK/FLASH key key (speaker) /TONE key REDIAL/PAUSE key Microphone key (up) MENU/SELECT key key (caller ID/right) END key key (down) Twelve-key dial pad # key /MUTE key (messages/mute) Charging contacts... -
Page 19: Parts.of.the.base
Parts of the Base Corded handset Speaker Coiled handset cord ANSWER ON/OFF key CLEAR key Display (LCD) SELECT CLEAR MENU ON/OFF ANSWER DELETE VOLUME+/- HOLD FIND MUTE INTCOM REDIAL FLASH PAUSE /TONE key FIND/HOLD/INT'COM key (find/hold/intercom) REDIAL/PAUSE key (repeat/left/phonebook) key (up) key and LED (play/stop) key (skip/right/caller ID) -
Page 20: Using The Interface
Using the Interface Reading the Display Handset In standby Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received Note:.The.handset.does.not.display.the.day.and.time. Base In standby Day of the week and time Number of new Caller ID calls received The.ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off. The.voice mail.icon.appears.when.you.have.messages.waiting.in.your.voice.mailbox. The.privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is.turned.on. -
Page 21: Using.the.four-Way.function.key
Using the Four-way Function Key Your.handset.and.base.have.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. • Press.the.left.side.of.the.key.to.open.the.phonebook. • Press.the.right.side.of.the.key.to.open.the.Caller.ID. list.. • Press.the.top.of.the.key.to.increase.the.ringer.volume. (while.the.phone.is.in.standby).or.speaker.volume. (while.you.are.on.a.call). • Press.the.bottom.of.the.key.to.decrease.the.ringer. volume.(while.the.phone.is.in.standby).or.speaker. volume.(while.you.are.on.a.call). Using the Menus The.menus.for.the.handset.and.the.base.work.in.the.same.way: • To.open.the.menu,.press.the.MENU/SELECT.key. • The.arrow.cursor.on.the.left.side.of.the.line.shows.which.menu.item.is.currently.highlighted..Use. way.function.key.to.move.the.cursor.up.and. • To.select.the.highlighted.option,.press.MENU/SELECT. • To.go.back.to.the.previous.screen,.press.left.on.the.four-way.function.key. • To.exit.the.menu.on.the.handset,.press.END.. • To.exit.the.menu.on.the.base,.press. • If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..(When.setting.the.day. -
Page 22: Entering.text.from.your.phone
Entering Text from Your Phone You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.or.base.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. • When.[Aa] appears on the display, capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, and then the number on.the.key. -
Page 23: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your.handset.supports.three.languages:.English,.French.and.Spanish..And. your.base.supports.two.languages:.English.and.Spanish.for.US.models.or. English.and.French.for.Canadian.models..You.can.set.the.station’s.language. individually..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.station.will. display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is.English. Press.MENU/SELECT.. On.the.handset,.select.the.Handset.Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Handset Language.submenu.. On.the.base,.select.the.Base.Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Base Language. submenu. On.the.handset,.move.the.cursor.to.choose.English,.Français.(French). or.Español.(Spanish).. On.the.base,.move.the.cursor.to.choose.from.two.languages.. for US models:.Choose.English.or.Español.(Spanish).. for Canadian models:.Choose.English.or.Français.(French). Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Day & Time If.you.do.not.set.the.clock.on.your.answering.system,.your.messages.on.the. answering.system.may.not.have.the.correct.time.and.day.stamp. To.change.the.time.shown.in.the.display,.follow.the.steps.listed.below.. Press.MENU/SELECT. -
Page 24: Activating.personal.ring.(Handset.only)
Use. .and. .to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.press.MENU/SELECT. Note:.The.day.of.the.week.does.not.appear.on.the.handset.display. Use.the.number.keypad.(0.through.9).to.enter.the.hour.and.minutes. Use. .and. .to.select.AM.or.PM,.and.press.MENU/SELECT. You hear a confirmation tone. Activating Personal Ring (Handset only) You.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the. Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you’ve.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so. you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.the.personal.ringing.on.or.off,.follow.these.steps: Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Personal Ring. submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating the Key Touch Tone Key.Touch.Tone.is.the.tone.your.keypad.makes.when.keys.are.pressed..You.can.turn.this.tone.on.or.off. Press.MENU/SELECT.. -
Page 25: Setting Up The Phonebook
Setting Up the Phonebook Each.station.has.its.own.separate.phonebook.that.holds.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers..When.a.station’s. phonebook.is.full,.the.station.beeps.and.shows.Memory Full.on.the.display..You.cannot.add.any.names.and.numbers. in.that.station’s.phonebook.until.you.delete.some.of.the.existing.ones. You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.twenty.digits).that.you.may.need.to.enter. once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.chain.dialing..(See.Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook.on.page.3.) Creating Phonebook Entries To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps: With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.the.Create New.menu..Edit Name.appears. Enter the name for this entry (Edit Name).. Use.the.keypad.to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry;.the.name.can.contain.up.to.sixteen.characters..(See.Entering. Text.from.Your.Handset.on.page..for.instructions.on.entering.text.).If.you.do.not.want.to.enter.a.name.for.this. entry,.your.phone.will.store.this.entry.as.No Name..Press.MENU/SELECT when you are finished. Enter the number for this entry (Edit Number). Once.you.have.stored.a.name,.Edit Number.appears.next..Use.the.number. -
Page 26: Finding.a.phonebook.entry
Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (Personal ring) (Handset only). You.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.will. use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use. the.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.page.9. for.a.complete.list.of.ring.tones)..As.you.scroll.through.the.tones,.you.will. hear.a.sample.of.each.tone.(unless.the.handset.ringer.volume.is.set.to.off).. When.you.hear.the.ring.tone.you.want.to.use,.press.MENU/SELECT..If.you. do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook.entry,.choose.No Selection;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard.ring.tone.setting. You will hear a tone confirming that the new entry has been stored, and Done!.appears.in.the.display. Finding a Phonebook Entry Press. -
Page 27: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You.can.store.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers.in.the.phonebook.so.you.can.use.them.later..Go.to.the.Caller.ID.or. redial.list.and.select.the.number.you.want.to.store..(If.the.Caller.ID.information.did.not.include.the.number,.then.you. will.not.be.able.to.store.it.) With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. Use. .and. .to.scroll.through.the.Caller.ID.records.or.redial.numbers..When.you.come.to.the.information.you. want.to.store,.press.MENU/SELECT.. Note:..If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“1”.to.the.beginning.of.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press. /ToNE.(see.. page.33)..If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).the.stored.area.code.to.the.Caller.ID.phone.number,.press.#.(see.. page.34). Select.Store into PB..Edit Name.appears..If.the.phone.number.is.already.stored.in.memory,.you.will.hear.a. beep,.and.This data is already saved!.appears.in.the.display..The.number.will.not.be.stored. Continue.by.following.the.steps.for.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.5. Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. Find.the.entry.that.you.want.to.delete.and.press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.Delete..Delete Entry?.appears.in.the.display. Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes. -
Page 28: Deleting.all.phonebook.entries
Deleting all Phonebook Entries With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. Press.MENU/SELECT,.and.then.select.Delete All..Delete All?.. appears.in.the.display. Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone, and Deleted!.. appears.in.the.display. Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station You.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.station.to.another.without.having.to.re-enter.names.and.numbers..You. can.transfer.one.phonebook.entry.at.a.time.or.all.phonebook.entries.at.once. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. To copy one entry, find the phonebook entry you want to copy. Press MENU/SELECT,.and.then.select.Copy.. To.copy.all.entries,.press.MENU/SELECT,.and.then.select.Copy All. -
Page 29: Customizing Your Handsets
Customizing Your Handsets All.of.the.following.options.are.set.separately.for.each.handset,.so.you.can.customize.a.handset.for.each.room.in. your.house. Changing the Handset Banner Each.handset.will.display.a.banner.name.once.it.is.registered.to.the.base..The. default.banner.is.Handset.#1,.Handset.#,.etc..You.can.change.the.name.your. phone.displays.by.changing.the.banner.display..If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,. the banner name identifies your handset. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Banner.submenu. Use.the.keypad.to.enter.or.edit.the.banner.name..(See.Entering.Text.from.Your.Handset.on.page..for.detailed. instructions.on.entering.text.) Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Note:.. When.you.have.multiple.bases.and.even.if.the.handset.ID.is.changed.when.you.switch.to.a.different.base,. the.handset.will.keep.the.banner.name. Selecting a Ring Tone You.may.choose.from.four.melodies.or.three.tones.for.your. phone’s.primary.ring.tone..Each.handset.can.use.a.different. ring.tone.or.melody..The.available.ring.tones.are.as.listed: Press.MENU/SELECT.. -
Page 30: Activating.autotalk
Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.AutoTalk.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer Any.Key.Answer.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.by.pressing.any.key.on.the.twelve-key.dial.pad.. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Any Key Answer.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Using Your Phone During a Power Failure Because.the.phone.is.a.corded/cordless.combination.phone,.it.can.still.perform.several.of.its.functions.during.a. -
Page 31: Making.and.receiving.calls
Making and Receiving Calls From the base speakerphone Press. Listen.for. the.dial.tone. Dial.the. Making number. a call Dial.the. number. Press. Answering Press. a call Hanging Press. From the base From a cordless handset corded handset Pick.up.the.corded. Pick.up.the.handset. handset.from.the. from.the.cradle. base. Press.TALK/FLASH. Listen.for.the.dial. -
Page 32: Making.a.call.from.the.phonebook
Making a Call from the Phonebook With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. Find.the.phonebook.entry.you.want.to.call.(see.Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry.on.page.6). Press.TALK/FLASH.or. .on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press. base.to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.TALK/FLASH.or. .on.the.base.before.you.open.the.phonebook..Find.the.phone.number.you.want.to.dial,.and.then.press. MENU/SELECT. Chain dialing from the phonebook If.you.often.have.to.enter.a.series.of.digits.or.a.code.number.during.a.call,.you.can.save.that.code.number.to.a. phonebook.entry..When.your.call.connects,.just.use.the.phonebook.to.transmit.the.saved.code.number..(This.is. referred.to.as.chain.dialing.). Enter.the.code.number.(up.to.twenty.digits).into.the.phonebook.(see.Creating.Phonebook.Entries.on.page.5).. Be.sure.to.enter.the.code.number.into.the.phonebook.exactly.as.you.would.enter.it.during.a.call.. During.a.call,.when.you.hear.the.prompt.that.tells.you.to.enter.the.code.number,.press. Use. .or. .to.select.the.phonebook.entry.that.contains.the.digits.you.want.to.send. Press.MENU/SELECT..The.phone.sends.the.digits.of.the.code.number.exactly.as.you.saved.them.in.the. phonebook.entry. Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call Handset:.To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.handset.speakerphone,.press. call.to.a.normal.call,.press. Base:.To.switch.a.call.from.the.corded.handset.to.the.base.speakerphone,.press. -
Page 33: Using Caller Id, Call Waiting, And Redial Lists
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If.you.subscribe.to.Caller.ID.service.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.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting,.the.phone.will.also. show.you.the.name.and.the.number.of.any.call.that.comes.in.while.you’re.on.the.line. Using the Caller ID List You.can.store.up.to.thirty.Caller.ID.numbers.in.each.station..Caller.ID.records. are.stored.from.newest.to.oldest..Once.your.Caller.ID.list.is.full,.the.oldest. record.will.be.automatically.deleted.when.a.new.call.is.received..When.you. have.new.Caller.ID.records.(that.is,.records.you.have.not.reviewed.yet).and. the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.station.will.display.the.number.of.new.Caller.ID. calls.received..(See.page.0.) To.open.the.Caller.ID.list,.press. Use. .and. to.scroll.through.the.list..(New.records.have.an.asterisk.next.to.the.received.time.) Making a Call from a Caller ID Record With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. Use. .and. to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. If.you.need.to.add.(or.delete).a.“1”.to.the.beginning.of.the.displayed.phone.number,.press. -
Page 34: Seven-Digit.dialing
Seven-digit dialing If.you.can.make.a.local.call.by.dialing.only.seven.digits.instead.of.ten,.you.can.tell.the.phone.to.hide.your.local.area. code.in.the.Caller.ID.list;.any.calls.from.outside.your.area.code.will.show.all.ten.digits..This.setting.applies.to.the. base.and.all.handsets.currently.connected.to.the.same.base. To.program.your.local.area.code: Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Area Code.submenu. Use.the.number.keypad.(0.through.9).to.enter.a.three-digit.area.code..If.an.area.code.has.already.been.stored,. it.appears.in.the.display..Press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.CLEAr.on.the.base.to.delete.the.stored. code,.and.then.enter.a.new.one. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Note:. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.before.programming.the.area.code.(see.page.15). • The phone uses the stored area code as a filter. When a call comes in, the phone compares the incoming area code.to.the.code.programmed.on.the.phone..If.the.two.codes.match,.the.station.hides.the.area.code.in.the.Caller. -
Page 35: Using.call.waiting
Using Call Waiting If.you.have.Call.Waiting.service.and.a.second.call.comes.in.when.you.are.on.the. phone,.a.call.waiting.tone.will.sound..If.you.also.have.Caller.ID.service,.the.phone. shows.the.Caller.ID.information.for.the.incoming.call..Press.TALK/FLASH.on.the. handset.or.FLASH.on.the.base.to.accept.the.waiting.call..There.is.a.short.pause,.and. then.you.will.hear.the.new.caller..To.return.to.the.original.caller,.press.TALK/FLASH. on.the.handset.or.FLASH.on.the.base. Note:.. You.must.subscribe.to.Call.Waiting.service.for.this.feature.to.operate..Not.all.features.are.available.in.all.areas. Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last five numbers dialed on each station. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.the.rEDIAL/PAUSE.to.open.the.redial.list. Use. .and. .or.rEDIAL/PAUSE.to.scroll.through.the.redial.list. When you find the number you want to dial, press TALK/FLASH.or. handset.from.the.base.or.press. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You.can.choose.from.four.ringer.volume.settings.(off,.low,.medium,.and.high). separately.on.each.handset.or.the.base. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press. volume.level.and.the.station.sounds.the.ringer.at.that.level.. Use. .to.make.the.ringer.volume.louder.or. completely.off. When.you.hear.the.ringer.volume.level.you.want.to.use,.stop.pressing.keys.. The.station.will.use.the.new.ringer.volume.starting.with.the.next.incoming.call. Note:. If.you.set.the.ringer.volume.to.Off,.the.station.won’t.ring..Other.stations.will.ring.according.to.their.individual. settings. Muting the Ringer (One call only) While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press. for.this.call..The.phone.will.ring.again.on.the.next.call..(The.cordless.handset.must.be.off.the.cradle.to.mute.the. ringer.) Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.each.cordless.handset.earpiece.or.the.corded.handset.earpiece..To. adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,.press. the.current.volume.level.for.the.earpiece. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Handset Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.speaker.while.on.a.speakerphone.call.or. -
Page 37: Adjusting.the.audio.tone
Base Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.ten.volume.levels.for.the.base.speaker.while.on.a.speakerphone.call.or.when. the.answering.system.announces.or.plays.a.message..To.adjust.the.base.speaker.volume,.press. louder).or. .(to.make.it.softer)..The.base.display.shows.the.current.volume.level.for.the.base.speaker. Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a.call..Your.phone.gives.you.three.audio.tone.options:.low,.natural.and.high;.the.default.setting,.Natural.Tone,.is. recommended.for.hearing.aid.users..Audio.tone.adjustments.only.apply.to.the.cordless.handset.earpiece,.not.the. speakerphone.and.the.base.corded.handset. To.adjust.the.audio.tone: While.on.a.call,.press.MENU/SELECT. Move.the.cursor.to.select.Audio Tone,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. Move.the.cursor.to.select.desired.option.(High Tone,.Natural Tone,.or.Low Tone),.and.then.press.MENU/ SELECT..Selected.option.appears.in.the.display.for.two.seconds,.and.then.the.display.returns.to.normal. -
Page 38: Finding A Lost Handset
Finding a Lost Handset To.locate.a.misplaced.handset,.press.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..Use. .to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.page,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to.page.all.registered. handsets..To.cancel.paging,.press.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base.again. Note:.. Handsets.that.are.not.currently.connected.to.this.base.will.not.be.paged. Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold During.a.call,.press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base.to.place.the.caller. on.hold..If.you.leave.a.caller.on.hold.for.more.than.ten.seconds,.the.display.screen.will.read,.Line On Hold. To.return.to.the.party.on.hold,.press.TALK/FLASH.or. base.or.press. .on.the.base..The.phone.will.return.to.the.holding.party. Notes: • You can only place a caller on hold for five minutes. Once five minutes has passed, that party’s line will be disconnected.and.the.phone.will.return.to.standby. -
Page 39: Transferring.a.call
Transferring a Call You.can.transfer.a.call.from.one.station.to.another..The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base.(see. page.15). During.a.call,.press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base. Use. .or. .to.select.the.station.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to. page.all.other.stations..The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds..To.cancel.the. transfer,.press.TALK/FLASH.or. When.another.station.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.press. TALK/FLASH.or. .again.on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press. base.again. Answering a transferred call When.a.station.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone;.stations.also.show.the.ID.of.the.station.that.is. paging..To.accept.the.call.transfer: To.answer.the.page.and.speak.to.the.transferring.station,.press.TALK/FLASH.or.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the. handset,.or. .or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base,.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base. Note:. If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the.handset.will.automatically.answer.the.page.when.you.pick.up.the.handset.from.the. cradle..If.Any.Key.Answer.is.on,.you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.handset’s.dial.pad. To.accept.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.press.TALK/FLASH on.the.receiving.handset,.or. base. When.you.accept.the.transferred.call,.the.transferring.station.will.be.disconnected. Only the first station.to.answer.the.transfer.page.will.be.connected.to.the.call..If.the.transfer.page.is.not.picked.up. within.one.minute,.the.operation.will.be.canceled. .on.the.handset.or. .on.the.base. .on.the. .on.the.receiving. -
Page 40: Using Special Features
Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy.mode.prevents.other.stations.(that.are.connected.to.the.same.base).from.interrupting.your.call..As.long.as. your.station.is.in.privacy.mode,.other.stations.can’t.join.your.call.or.make.any.calls.of.their.own:.their.displays.will. show.Unavailable. While.on.a.call,.press.MENU/SELECT. Select.Call Privacy..Privacy Mode On.appears.in.the.display.for.two.seconds;. .appears.and.remains.in.the. display.until.the.feature.is.turned.off. To.turn.privacy.mode.off,.repeat.the.procedure.listed.above..Privacy Mode Off.appears. Note:.Privacy.mode.does.not.affect.handsets.that.are.connected.to.a.different.base.or.extension.phone. Using the Intercom You.can.use.the.intercom.to.talk.to.another.station.without.using.the.phone.line..The.handsets.must.be.currently. connected.to.the.same.base.(see.page.15). Making an intercom page With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.CLEAr/INT’CoM.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base. Use. .or. .to.select.the.station.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to.page.all. other.stations. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.END.on.the.handset.or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base. Notes:.Intercom.paging.will.be.cancelled.if.any.of.the.following.things.occur: • You.receive.an.outside.call.or.an.intercom.page.while.selecting.the.other.station. • You.do.not.select.a.station.within.thirty.seconds. • Your.handset.is.out.of.range.(Out Of Range.appears.in.the.display). -
Page 41: Answering.an.intercom.page
Muting the Microphone Mute.turns.off.the.microphone.so.the.caller.can’t.hear.you..This.only.works.while.you.are.on.a.call.. Press. /MUTE.on.the.handset.or.MUTE.on.the.base..Mute On.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains.while. muting.is.on. To.cancel.muting,.press. /MUTE.on.the.handset.or.MUTE.on.the.base.again..Mute Off.appears..(While.on.a. base.speakerphone.call,.pressing. Tone Dialing Switch Over If.your.phone.is.set.to.pulse.dialing,.you.can.temporarily.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 refills, customer support menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press on.the.station..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.with.tone.dialing..When.this.particular.call.ends,.the. phone.automatically.returns.to.pulse.dialing. See.Changing.the.dial.mode.on.page.1.for.instructions.on.setting.your.phone.for.pulse.or.tone.dialing. .or.FIND/HoLD/INT’CoM.on.the.base,.or.pick. .on.the.base.is.also.available.to.cancel.muting.) /ToNE. -
Page 42: Using.a.voice.mail.service
Using a Voice Mail Service If.you.subscribe.to.a.voice.mail.service,.you.can.use.your.phone.to.access.your.voice.mailbox..When.there.are. messages.waiting.in.your.voice.mailbox,.the.new message LED on the handset flashes, and handset.and.base.displays. Note: This notification feature supports the voice mail service that uses Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) for the message notification signal only. If.you.store.your.access.number.and.password.(provided.by.the.voice.mail.service.you.subscribe.to).in.your. phonebook,.you.can.quickly.dial.in.and.retrieve.your.messages..(See.page.5.) Resetting the voice message waiting indicator When.you.receive.a.new.voice.mail.message,.the.new message LED on the top of the handset flashes and appears.in.the.handset.display..In.the.event.your.message.waiting.light.gets.out.of.sync.with.your.phone.company’s. -
Page 43: Setting Up The Answering System
Setting Up the Answering System You.can.set.up.your.answering.system’s.features.from.the.base.or.handset.with.two.exceptions:.you.can.only. change.the.greeting.or.record.a.new.greeting.from.the.base..Only.one.station.at.a.time.can.access.the.answering. system.menus. 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..Your.recorded.greeting.must.be.between.two.seconds.and.thirty.seconds.long. On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Ans..Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Record Greeting.submenu. Record Greeting,.Start [select].appears..Press.MENU/SELECT.to.start.the.recording..Begin.recording.after.the. announcement..The.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.“30”,.and.then.begins.to.count.down. When you finish recording, press MENU/SELECT.again.or.press. your.recorded.greeting.plays.back.for.you. Selecting a Greeting You.can.switch.back.and.forth.between.the.pre-recorded.greeting.and.your.own.greeting.at.any.time. On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Ans..Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Greeting.Options.submenu..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. To.keep.this.greeting,.do.nothing..To.switch.to.the.other.greeting,.press. while.the.system.is.playing.the.current.greeting. Each.time.you.press. .or. last.greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. -
Page 44: Deleting.your.personal.greeting
Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. On.the.base,.press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Ans..Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Greeting.Options.submenu..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting. While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press. . The.system.announces.“Greeting.has.been.deleted,”.and.switches.back.to.the.pre-recorded.greeting. Selecting the Language for Announcements You.can.select.the.language.of.your.answering.system.announcements..The.default.system.language.is.English. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.Ans. Setup,.and.then.the.Ans. Language.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.a.language.. for US models:.. Choose.English.or.Español.(Spanish).. for Canadian models:..Choose.English.or.Français.(French). Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Number of Rings The.ring.time.setting.allows.you.to.set.the.number.of.rings.(,.4,.or.6).the.caller.hears.before.your.answering.system. -
Page 45: Setting.the.record.time.(Or.announce.only)
Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) You.can.choose.how.many.minutes.(1.or.4).callers.have.to.record.a.message..If.you.select.Announce Only,.the. answering.system.answers.the.call.but.prevents.callers.from.leaving.a.message. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Ans. Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Record Time.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.record.time.(1 Minute,.4.Minutes,.or.Announce Only). Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. While.your.answering.system.is.set.to.Announce Only,.the.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.“A.”.If.you. are.using.the.prerecorded.greeting,.the.system.automatically.switches.to.the.following.message:.“Hello,.no.one.is. available.to.take.your.call..Please.call.again.”.If.you.are.using.a.personal.greeting,.the.system.continues.to.use.that. greeting. Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every fifteen seconds whenever you have a new message. To.turn.on.the.message.alert: Press.MENU/SELECT.. -
Page 46: Using The Answering System
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. ANSWEr oN/oFF. The.system.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.On is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. Answering System On.appears.on.the.base. display. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. ANSWEr oN/oFF. The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.Off is.off.” Answering System Off.appears.on.the.base. display. Notes:.•.If.the.answering.system.announces.“No.remaining.time”.when.you.turn.it.on,.the.memory.is.full.(the. message counter.on.the.base.LCD.also.shows.FL)..The.answering.system.can’t.record.any.new.messages. until.you.delete.some.of.the.saved.ones. •.If.you.do.not.set.the.clock,.your.messages.may.not.have.the.correct.day.and.time.stamp..To.set.the.clock,. see.page.3. From the handset Press.MENU/SELECT.. -
Page 47: Remote.operation.from.the.handset
Remote Operation from the Handset You.can.operate.your.answering.system.from.the.handset.whenever.the.phone.is.in.standby. /MUTE.to.start.remote.operation. • Press. • During.remote.operation,.the.phone.beeps.to.let.you. know.it’s.waiting.for.your.next.command. • Press.the.number.listed.next.to.the.commands..(see.the. table.for.a.list.of.all.available.commands).. • Use.the.left.and.right.keys.to.scroll.through.the. commands.(see.the.table.for.a.list.of.all.available. commands),.and.press.MENU/SELECT..You.can.also. press.the.number.listed.next.to.the.commands.instead.of. scrolling.through.them. • When you’re finished, press END.or.just.hang.up. • If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone. will.return.to.standby. Command Command Use it to Use it to 1:Repeat 1:Repeat Repeat a message Repeat a message 2:Play... -
Page 48: Reviewing.messages
Reviewing Messages The.message counter.on.the.base.LCD.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. messages.(that.you.have.not.listened.to.yet),. The answering system plays your new messages first. If you have no new messages, the system plays your old messages..You.can.review.your.messages.from.the.base.or.from.the.handset: From the base Press. ..The.system.announces.the.number. of new and old messages, then plays the first Playing.new. new.message.followed.by.the.day.and.time.it. -
Page 49: Screening.calls
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone When.all.new.messages.are.played.back,.the.message.alert.tone.will.automatically.deactivate..The.tone.will.not. deactivate.until.all.new.messages.are.played.back..To.quickly.turn.off.the.tone,.press.any.key.on.the.base. Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home When.you.are.away.from.home,.you.can.operate.your.answering.system.with.any.touch-tone.telephone. Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To.operate.your.answering.system.when.you.are.away.from.home,.you.will.need.to.enter.a.two-digit.security.code.or. Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. Press.MENU/SELECT.. - Page 50 To.operate.from.a.remote.location,.use.any.touch-tone.telephone,.and.follow.these.steps: Call.your.telephone.number.and.wait.for.the.system.to.answer..If.the.answering.system.is.off,.it.will.answer.after. about.ten.rings.and.sounds.a.series.of.beeps. During.the.greeting.or.the.beeps.(if.answering.system.is.off),.press.0.and.enter.your.security.code/PIN.within. two.seconds. The.answering.system.announces.the.current.time.and.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory.. You.hear.“To.play.incoming.messages,.press.zero-two..For.help,.press.one-zero”.followed.by.a.beep. Enter a remote command from the chart below. You have fifteen seconds to enter the first command; after the first command, you have two seconds to enter each command. If you want to Press 0.then.2.
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Page 51: Wall.mounting.the.base
This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.telephone.wall.plate. Remove the stand from the base. Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 9 and 10. Remember to route the AC adapter cord through the channel on the bottom of the base. Plug the telephone cord into the wall jack. - Page 52 On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees and flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot. The retainer holds the corded handset in place. Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate.
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Page 53: Maintenance
Maintenance Specifications Operating temperature AC adapter Battery pack Notes: • Use.only.the.supplied.AC.adapters. • Be.sure.to.use.the.proper.adapter.for.the.base.and.any.charging.cradles. • Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical.hazard. • Do.not.place.the.base.in.direct.sunlight.or.subject.it.to.high.temperatures. Battery Information Battery life With.average.use,.your.handset.battery.provides.more.than.ten.hours.of.talk.time.and.approximately.seven.days. -
Page 54: Low.battery.alert
Battery - Charge Handset.appears.in.the.handset.display. and.the.phone.is.in.standby,.none.of.the.keys.will.operate..If.you.are.on.a.call,.complete. your.conversation.as.quickly.as.possible,.and.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. The.battery.pack.needs.to.be.charged.when.the.empty.battery.icon.appears. Cleaning the charging contacts To.maintain.a.good.charge,.clean.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handset. once.a.month..Dampen.a.cloth.with.plain.water..Gently.rub.the.damp.cloth. over.the.charging.contacts.until.all.visible.dirt.is.removed..Dry.the.contacts. thoroughly.before.returning.the.handset.to.the.cradle. Caution: Do.not.use.paint.thinner,.alcohol,.or.other.chemical.products.. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Battery replacement and handling With.average.use,.your.phone’s.battery.should.last.approximately.one.year..To.order.replacement.batteries,.please. contact.Uniden’s.Parts.Department..The.contact.information.is.listed.on.the.back.cover.page. Caution: • Use.only.battery.pack.BT-1015.. • Do.not.remove.the.batteries.from.the.handset.to.charge.them.. •... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
• cradle. • No.stations.can.make.or. receive.calls.. • • A.single.cordless.handset. • can’t.make.or.receive.calls. • (but.other.stations.can). A.station.can.make.calls,.but. it.doesn’t.ring.or.receive.a. • page. • A.cordless.handset.is.not. • working. • Checking.the.AC.adapter.connection.(see.page.8). Re-seating.the.handset.in.the.cradle.. Cleaning.the.charging.contacts.on.the.handsets.(see.page.54). Checking.the.telephone.cord.connection..If.Check TEL Line.appears.on.the.base. or.handset.display,.the.telephone.cord.may.not.be.connected.correctly.(see.page. 10). Disconnecting.the.base.AC.adapter..Wait.a.few.minutes,.then.reconnect.it.(see. page.9). Changing.the.dial.mode.(see.page.1). Moving.the.handset.closer.to.the.base. Resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). Making.sure.the.ringer.isn’t.turned.off.(see.page.36). Checking.the.battery.pack.connection.(see.page.7). Charging.the.battery.for.15-0.hours. Resetting.the.handset.(see.page.59). Try... - Page 56 A.cordless.handset.says. • Seeing.if.another.station.has.Privacy.Mode.turned.on.(see.page.40). Unavailable. • Making.sure.the.base.is.plugged.in.(see.page.9). The.phone.keeps.ringing. • You.may.have.to.change.the.line.mode..Contact.customer.service.for.more. when.I.answer.on.an. information.(see.page.61). extension. • Making.sure.to.use.the.base.corded.handset.to.make.or.receive.a.call.. During.power.failure,.can't. (see.page.30). make.or.receive.a.call. • Checking.the.telephone.cord.connection.(see.page.10). • Checking.to.see.if.the.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard. No.stations.will.display.any. • Asking.your.telephone.company.to.verify.your.Caller.ID.service.is.current..There. Caller.ID.information. may.be.a.problem.with.your.Caller.ID.service. • Letting.incoming.calls.ring.at.least.twice.before.answering. Caller ID displays briefly and • You.may.have.to.change.the.line.mode..Contact.customer.service.for.more. then.clears. information.(see.page.61). • Seeing.if.you.already.have.6.cordless.handsets.registered.to.this.base. I.can’t.register.a.cordless.
- Page 57 When you have this problem... • Checking.to.see.that.there.are.not.two.handsets.already.using.the.conference. I.can’t.get.two.cordless. feature.(see.page.38). handsets.to.talk.to.an. • Making.sure.another.station.is.not.in.Privacy.Mode.(see.page.40). outside.caller. • Making.sure.both.handsets.are.registered.to.and.currently.connected.to.the.same. base.(see.pages.14.and.15). The.answering.system.does. • Checking.the.AC.adapter.connection.(see.page.9).. not.work. • Checking.to.see.if.the.answering.system.is.turned.on.(see.page.46). • The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. The.answering.system.does. 48). not.record.any.messages. • Checking.to.see.that.the.message.record.time.is.not.set.to.announce.only.(see. page.45). The.answering.system. doesn’t.say.what.time. • Checking.to.see.if.you.have.set.the.time.(see.page.3). messages.were.recorded. • The.incoming.messages.may.be.too.long..Ask.callers.to.leave.a.brief.message. Messages.are.incomplete.. • The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. 48).
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Page 58: Weak.or.hard.to.hear.audio
Weak or Hard to Hear Audio If.the.caller’s.voice.sounds.weak.or.soft,.the.signal.might.be.blocked.by.large.metal.objects.or.walls;.you.might.also. be.too.far.from.the.base,.or.the.handset’s.battery.may.be.weak. • Try.adjusting.the.volume.of.the.earpiece.(see.page.36).or.the.audio.tone.(see.page.37). • Try.moving.around.while.you’re.on.a.call.or.moving.closer.to.the.base.to.see.if.the.sound.gets.louder. • Make.sure.the.handset’s.battery.is.fully.charged. Noise or Static on the Line The.most.common.cause.of.noise.or.static.on.a.cordless.phone.is.interference:.other.wireless.or.electronic.devices. can.radiate.energy.that.disturbs.the.radio.signal.between.the.base.and.the.handset.(much.like.overhead.power.lines. can.cause.static.on.your.car.radio)..Some.common.household.sources.of.interference.are • electrical.appliances,.especially.microwave.ovens. • computer.equipment,.especially.wireless.LAN.equipment.and.DSL.modems • radio-based.wireless.devices,.such.as.room.monitors,.wireless.controllers,.or.wireless.headphones.or.speakers • large florescent light fixtures (particularly ones that give off a “buzzing” noise) •... -
Page 59: Installing A Telephone Line Filter Or Dsl Filter
DSL provider or look in.any.electronics.store. Just plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and then plug your phone’s base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise.is.gone. -
Page 60: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base
Re-register.the.handset.to.the.base.(see.Registering.accessory.handsets.on.page.13).. If.the.handset.cannot.contact.the.base,.it.will.display.Out Of Range..Make.sure.the.handset.is.in.range.of.the.base. and.the.base.is.connected.to.power;.you.can.also.reset.the.handset.without.the.base.(see.the.next.section). Resetting the Handset Without the Base If.your.original.base.is.not.available.for.some.reason,.you.can.still.reset.the.handset.and.use.it.with.another.base. Press.and.hold.END.and.# for at least five seconds. Move.the.cursor.to.select.Base Unavailable.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. Select.the.base.which.you.want.to.de-register.from,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Base Unavailable.appears. Move.the.cursor.to.select.Yes,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. You hear a confirmation tone, and the handset deletes.its.own.base.information.without.contacting.the.base..If.the.handset.was.registered.to.only.one.base,. it.displays.Handset not registered-place handset on base to register. See your Owner’s Manual for help..If.the. handset.is.still.registered.to.another.base,.it.searches.for.the.other.base.and.then.returns.to.standby. -
Page 61: Changing.the.line.mode.for.multiple.extensions
Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line.mode.refers.to.the.method.that.telephones.use.to.signal.each.other.that.an.extension.is.in.use..Customer. service.may.recommend.changing.the.line.mode.if.you.have.any.of.the.following.problems: • Your.phone.keeps.ringing.after.someone.answers.on.an.extension.phone. • Your.answering.system.doesn’t.stop.recording.when.you.answer.on.an.extension.phone. • Caller ID displays briefly and then clears. If.you.set.from.a.handset.and.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.that.is.having.problems.(see.page.15). Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Global Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Set Line Mode.submenu.. If Instructed by Customer Service Press [select].appears..Press.MENU/SELECT. Move.the.cursor.to.select.Type - A,.Type - B,.or.Off. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Traveling Out of Range When.the.handset.is.in.standby,.the.handset.will.display.Out Of Range. -
Page 62: Liquid.damage
Liquid Damage Moisture.and.liquid.can.damage.your.cordless.phone. • If.the.handset.or.base.is.exposed.to.moisture.or.liquid,.but.only.the.exterior.plastic.housing.is.affected,.wipe.off. the.liquid,.and.use.as.normal.. • If.moisture.or.liquid.has.entered.the.plastic.housing.(i.e..liquid.can.be.heard.in.the.phone.or.liquid.has.entered.the. handset.battery.compartment.or.vent.openings.on.the.base),.follow.the.steps.below..After.following.these.steps,.if. your.cordless.telephone.does.not.work,.please.call.our.Customer.Service.Hotline.(see.the.back.cover.page). Handset Remove.the.battery.cover.and.leave.it.off.for. ventilation. Disconnect.the.battery.pack..Leave.the.battery. cover.off.and.the.battery.pack.disconnected.for.at. least.3.days. Once.the.handset.is.completely.dry,.reconnect.the. battery.pack.and.the.battery.cover. Recharge.the.handset’s.battery.pack.for.15.to.0. hours.before.using.. IMPORTANT:.You.must.unplug.the.telephone.line.while.recharging.the.battery.packs.to.avoid.charge.interruption. CAUTION: DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. -
Page 63: Precautions
Precautions! 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 fire, electrical shock, or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or. moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning • This.equipment.contains.a.rechargeable.nickel-cadmium. battery.. • The.rechargeable.batteries.contained.in.this.equipment. may explode if disposed of in a fire. • Nickel.and.Cadmium.are.a.chemical.known.to.state.of. California.to.cause.cancer.. • Do.not.short-circuit.the.battery.. •... -
Page 64: The.fcc.wants.you.to.know
Important Safety Instructions When.using.your.telephone.equipment,.basic.safety. precautions.should.always.be.followed.to.reduce.the.risk. of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water,.for.example,.near. a.bath.tub,.wash.bowl,.kitchen.sink.or.laundry.tub,.in.a. wet.basement.or.near.a.swimming.pool.. Avoid.using.a.telephone.(other.than.a.cordless.type). during.an.electrical.storm..There.may.be.a.remote.risk. of.electric.shock.from.lightning.. Do.not.use.the.telephone.to.report.a.gas.leak.in.the. vicinity.of.the.leak.. Use.only.the.power.cord.and.batteries.indicated.in. this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may.explode..Check.with.local.authorities.for.possible. battery.disposal.instructions.. Do.not.disassemble.any.component.of.this.product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION.. - Page 65 To.insure.the.safety.of.users,.the.FCC.has.established.criteria. for.the.amount.of.radio.frequency.energy.various.products.may. produce.depending.on.their.intended.usage..This.product.has. been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.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. The.antenna(s).used.for.the.base-unit.must.be.installed.to.provide. a.separation.distance.of.at.least.0.cm.from.all.persons.and.must. not.be.collocated.or.operated.in.conjunction.with.any.other.antenna. or.transmitter. If.your.home.has.wired.alarm.equipment.connected.to.a.phone. line,.be.sure.that.installing.the.system.does.not.disable.your.alarm. equipment..If.you.have.questions.about.what.will.disable.alarm. equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer. Note:.This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the. limits.for.a.Class.B.digital.device,.pursuant.to.part.15.of.the.FCC. Rules..These.limits.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable.protection. against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.installation..This. equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy. and,.if.not.installed.and.used.in.accordance.with.the.instructions,. may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.communications..However,. there.is.no.guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur.in.a.particular. installation..If.this.equipment.does.cause.harmful.interference.to. radio.or.television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning. the.equipment.off.and.on,.the.user.is.encouraged.to.try.to.correct. the.interference.by.one.or.more.of.the.following.measures: --Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna. --Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.receiver.
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Page 66: Radio.interference
Finally,.it.should.be.noted.that.some.cordless.telephones.operate. at.frequencies.that.may.cause.interference.to.nearby.TVs.and. VCRs..To.minimize.or.prevent.such.interference,.the.base.of.the. cordless.telephone.should.not.be.placed.near.or.on.top.of.a.TV.or. VCR..If.interference.is.experienced,.moving.the.cordless.telephone. farther.away.from.the.TV.or.VCR.will.often.reduce.or.eliminate.the. interference.. Cordless telephone privacy Cordless.telephones.are.radio.devices..Communications.between. the.handset.and.base.of.your.cordless.telephone.are.accomplished. by.means.of.radio.waves.which.are.broadcast.over.the.open. airways..Because.of.the.inherent.physical.properties.of.radio. waves,.your.communications.can.be.received.by.radio.receiving. devices.other.than.your.own.. cordless.telephone.unit..Consequently,.any.communications.using. your.cordless.telephone.may.not.be.private. I.C. Notice 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. -
Page 67: Index
Index Accessibility... 5 Accessory.handsets... 13 Answering.calls... 31 Answering.system Reviewing.messages... 48 Setting.up... 43 Turning.on/off... 46 When.away.from.home... 49 Any.key.answer... 30 Area.code... 34 Audio.tone... 37 AutoTalk..30 Banner... 9 Base Installing... 9 Multiple.bases... 14 Parts.of.the.base... 19 Reading.the.display... 0 Wall.mounting... 51 Battery Battery.life... - Page 68 Liquid.damage... 6 Low.battery.alert... 54 Maintenance... 53 Making.calls..31 Using.Caller.ID... 33 Using.redial... 35 Using.the.phonebook... 3 Message.alert... 45, 49 Multiple.bases... 14 Mute Microphone... 41 Ringer... 36 Noise... 58 Out.of.range... 61 Personal identification number . (PIN)... 49 Personal.ring... 4 Phonebook... 5 Copying.entries...
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Page 69: Remote Operation Card
REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access Turn on the answering away from home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone. 10 times until you hear a beep. 2. During the outgoing message, 2. - Page 70 C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help C U T Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off...
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Page 71: One Year Limited Warranty
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.and.Canada..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)..Disconnect.the.battery.from.the. Product.and.separately.secure.the.battery.in.its.own.separate. packaging.within.the.shipping.carton..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 Service 4700.Amon.Carter.Blvd. Fort.Worth,.TX.76155... - Page 72 Or call our Parts Department at 1-800-554-3988 during regular business hours.* • ...NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO A DISABILITY. Or call our Accessibility help line at 1-800-874-9314 (voice or TTY). © 2008 Uniden America Corp., Fort Worth, Texas. Printed In China. UCZZ01580EZ(0) * Central Standard Time. Detailed customer service hours are available at www.uniden.com.
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