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Summary of Contents for Uniden DECT1580
- Page 1 UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT1580 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 Connecting.the.AC.adapter..8 To.the.base..8 To.the.charging.cradle.. (for.multi-handset.packs.only)... 8 Charging.the.Handset... 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... - Page 3 Customizing Your Handsets ... 29 Changing.the.Handset.Banner..9 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone... 9 Activating.AutoTalk..30 Activating.Any.Key.Answer... 30 Using Your Phone ... 31 Making.a.Call.from.the.Phonebook..3 Chain.dialing.from.the.phonebook..3 Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.. During.a.Call..3 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists ... 33 Using.the.Caller.ID.List...
- Page 4 Activating.the.Base.Call.Screen..46 Using the Answering System ... 47 Turning.Your.Answering.System.On.and.Off..47 Remote.Operation.from.the.Handset... 48 Reviewing.Messages... 49 Screening.Calls..50 Turning.Off.the.Message.Alert.Tone..50 Operating.the.Answering.System.While.. You.Are.Away.from.Home..50 Setting.a.security.code.or.. Personal Identification Number (PIN)... 50 Dialing.in.to.your.answering.system..50 Wall Mounting the Base ...
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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: Connecting.the.ac.adapter
Connecting the AC adapter To the base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack on the back of the base. -
Page 9: Charging.the.handset
Charging the Handset Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing forward. If you have an accessory handset, place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates when the handset is seated. -
Page 10: Connecting.to.the.phone.line
Connecting to the Phone Line Make.sure.that.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. 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. Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. -
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.60). 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.DECT6.0.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.a.DCX150.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.completely..(See.page.8.for.instructions.on.connecting.the.charger.and.page.9.for. instructions.on.charging.the.handset.) Place.the.handset.in.the.base.cradle.for.about.thirty.seconds..Handset Registering.will.appear.in.the.LCD. 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.. To.register.a.DCX00.or.DCX300.accessory.handset: Charge.the.handset.completely..(See.the.manual.supplied.with.the.accessory.handset.for.instructions.on. connecting.the.charger.and.charging.the.handset.) Disconnect.the.base.AC.adapter..Then.press.and.hold.FiND.while.you.reconnect.the.adapter..Keep.holding. FiND.until.the.charge.LED.starts.to.blink. ↔... -
Page 14: Using.multiple.bases
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.60)..Or.to.use.multiple.bases,.see.the.next.section. 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: •... -
Page 15: Selecting.the.base
Wait.approximately.thirty.seconds..Registration complete.will.be.displayed.to.indicate.the.handset.has.been. registered.to.the.base.and.a.handset.ID.will.be.automatically.assigned..The.handset.assigns.its.own.ID.to.this. base,.too..(Since.the.base.ID.is.based.on.the.order.in.which.the.handset.was.registered.to.the.different.bases,.a. base.may.have.different.IDs.on.each.handset.) If.Registration failed.appears.in.the.LCD,.please.try.these.steps.again. Note:. The.handset.will.stay.connected.to.the.new.base.until.you.select.a.different.base.(see.below). 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. -
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 • Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.with.phonebook.match • Store.30.Caller.ID.numbers • 70-number.phonebook.with.alphabetical.search • Personalized.ring.and.display.name.by.party • Transfer.single.listing.or.entire.phonebook Answering system features • Digital.tapeless.recording • Up.to.14.minutes.of.recording.time • Call.screening • Personal.or.pre-recorded.outgoing.messages • Bilingual.voice.prompts.. (for.US.models:.English.and.Spanish,.. for.Canadian.models:.English.and.French) • Speakerphone.on.handset • 7.ringer.options.on.handset.(3.tones/4.melodies) •... -
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. .hasn’t.been.pressed,.and.there.is.no.dial.tone.). 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: • Bold italic text.indicates.a.key.or.button.on.the.phone •... -
Page 18: Parts.of.the.handset
Parts of the Handset new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) key (up) CLEAR/INT'COM key (clear/intercom) MENU/SELECT key Speakerphone speaker and ringer key (phonebook/left) key (caller ID/right) END key TALK/FLASH key key (down) key (speaker) Twelve-key dial pad Battery compartment /TONE key # key REDIAL/PAUSE key /MUTE key... -
Page 19: Parts.of.the.base
Parts of the Base Speaker FIND key ANSWER ON/OFF key Charging contacts charge LED key (delete) message counter LED key (skip) VOLUME (volume up) VOLUME (volume down) key (play/stop) key (repeat) -
Page 20: Using The Interface
Using the Interface Reading the Display In standby Handset ID and banner 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. The.speaker.icon.appears.when.the.speaker.phone.is.in.use. The.T-coil.icon.appears.when.the.T-coil.Mode.is.turned.on. The.mute.icon.appears.while.the.microphone.is.muted. The.battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.full,.medium,.low,.and.empty. During a call Time Call duration... -
Page 21: Using.the.four-Way.function.key
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. • 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 Handset Menu • 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,.press.END. • If.you.don’t.press.any.keys.for.thirty.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.out.and.exit.the.menu..(When.setting.the.day. and.time,.the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes.) •... -
Page 22: Entering.text.from.your.handset
Entering Text from Your Handset You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.handset.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..You.can.set.the.handset’s.language. individually..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.handset.will.display.in.that.language..The.default. language.is.English. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Handset Language. submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.choose.English,.Français.(French).or.Español. (Spanish). Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Day & Time To.change.the.time.shown.in.the.display,.follow.the.steps.listed.below. 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.. Press.MENU/SELECT. Move.the.cursor.to.Day & Time.and.press.MENU/SELECT. 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. -
Page 24: Activating.personal.ring
Activating Personal Ring 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.. Select.the.Handset Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Key Touch Tone. submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. K e y T o u c h T o n e K e y T o u c h T o n e O f f O f f... -
Page 25: Setting Up The Phonebook
Setting Up the Phonebook Each.handset.has.its.own.separate.phonebook.that.holds.up.to.seventy.names.and.numbers..When.a.handset’s. phonebook.is.full,.the.handset.beeps.and.shows.Memory Full.on.the.display..You.cannot.add.any.names.and. numbers.in.that.handset’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). 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. .to.open.the.phonebook..Phonebook.entries.are.stored.in.alphabetical.order..To.scroll.through.the. phonebook.from.A.to.Z,.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 Handset If.you.have.more.than.one.handset,.you.can.transfer.phonebook.entries.from.one.handset.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. -
Page 31: Using Your Phone
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Press.TALK/FLASH. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Making a call Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Dial.the.number. Press.TALK/FLASH. Pick.up.the.handset..(If.AutoTalk.is.on,.the. phone.will.answer.when.you.pick.up.the. handset.from.the.cradle.) Answering a call Press.TALK/FLASH..(If.Any.Key.Answer.is. on,.you.can.also.press.any.key.on.the.dial. pad.) Hanging up Press.END.or.return.the.handset.to.the.cradle. From a handset speakerphone Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Press. Listen.for.the.dial.tone. Dial.the.number. Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle. Dial.the.number.. Press. Pick.up.the.handset.. -
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. .to.dial.the.number. Note:. You.can.also.press.TALK/FLASH.or. 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 Handset Speakerphone During a Call To.switch.a.normal.call.to.the.speakerphone,.press. normal.call,.press. .to.open.the.phonebook. .before.you.open.the.phonebook..Find.the.phone.number.you.want.to. -
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.handset..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.handset.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.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.handset.hides.the.area.code.in.the. -
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..Press.TALK/FLASH.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. 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 handset. 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. Notes: •... -
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 .on.the.base..The.handset.or.base.sounds.the.ringer.at.that.level. Use. .on.the.handset.or.VoLUME louder..Use. .on.the.handset.or.VoLUME. .on.the.base.to.make.it.softer.or. turn.it.completely.off. When.you.hear.the.ringer.volume.level.you.want.to.use,.stop.pressing.keys.. The.handset.or.base.will.use.the.new.ringer.volume.starting.with.the.next.incoming.call. Note:. If.you.set.the.ringer.volume.to.Off,.the.handset.or.base.won’t.ring..Other.handsets.or.base.will.ring.according. to.their.individual.settings. Muting the Ringer (One call only) While.the.phone.is.ringing,.press. The.phone.will.ring.again.on.the.next.call..(The.handset.must.be.off.the.cradle.to.mute.the.ringer.) Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You.can.choose.from.six.volume.levels.for.the.handset.earpiece..To.adjust.the.earpiece.volume.while.on.a.call,.press. .(to.make.it.louder).or. -
Page 37: Adjusting.the.audio.tone
Base Speaker:.You.can.choose.from.ten.volume.levels.for.the.base.speaker.when.the.answering.system. announces.or.plays.a.message..To.adjust.the.base.speaker.volume,.press.VoLUME VoLUME. .(to.make.it.softer). 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.earpiece,.not.the.speakerphone. 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.on.the.base.when.the.phone.is.in.standby..The.handsets.connected.to. the.paging.base.will.beep.for.one.minute,.and.PAGING.appears.on.the.handset.display..To.cancel.paging,.press. FiND.again.or.any.key.on.the.found.handset. 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.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. 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.handset.to.another..The.handsets.must.be.currently.connected.to.the.same.base. (see.page.15). During.a.call,.press.CLEAr/iNT’CoM. Use. .or. .to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.transfer.the.call.to,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All. to.page.all.other.handsets..The.call.will.automatically.be.placed.on.hold,.and.a.paging.tone.sounds..To.cancel. the.transfer,.press.TALK/FLASH.or. When.another.handset.accepts.the.transferred.call,.you.will.be.disconnected..If.you.want.to.rejoin.the.call,.press. TALK/FLASH.or. .again. Answering a transferred call When.a.handset.receives.a.call.transfer,.it.sounds.a.paging.tone;.handsets.also.show.the.ID.of.the.handset.that.is. paging..To.accept.the.call.transfer: To.answer.the.page.and.speak.to.the.transferring.handset,.press.TALK/FLASH.or.CLEAr/iNT’CoM. 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. When.you.accept.the.transferred.call,.the.transferring.handset.will.be.disconnected. Only the first handset.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. -
Page 40: Using Special Features
Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy.mode.prevents.other.handsets.(that.are.connected.to.the.same.base).from.interrupting.your.call..As.long.as. your.handset.is.in.privacy.mode,.other.handsets.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.handset.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. Use. .or. .to.select.the.handset.you.want.to.talk.with,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT..Select.All.to.page.all. other.handsets. To.cancel.the.intercom.page,.press.END. 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.handset. • You.do.not.select.a.handset.within.thirty.seconds. • Your.handset.is.out.of.range.(Out Of Range.appears.in.the.display). -
Page 41: Answering.an.intercom.page
Answering an intercom page When.the.intercom.page.tone.sounds,.the.display.will.show.the.ID.of.the.handset.that.is.paging. Press.TALK/FLASH.or.CLEAr/iNT’CoM. 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.hang.up.an.intercom.call,.press.END. 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..Mute On.and. .appear.in.the.display;. .remains.while.muting.is.on. To.cancel.muting,.press. /MUTE.again..Mute Off.appears. 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.handset..Any.digits.you.enter.from.then.on.will.be.sent.with.tone.dialing..When.this.particular.call.ends,.the. -
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.display.. 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.handset..Only.one.handset.at.a.time.can.access.the. answering.system.menus. Note:. If.you.have.multiple.bases,.select.the.base.with.answering.system.you.want.to.access.(see.page.15). 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. Press. /MUTE..The.system.announces.the.number.of.new.and.old.messages,.then.starts.to.play.the. messages.unless.it.has.no.messages.. Press.5.to.stop.the.announcements.or.message.playback..You.will.hear.intermittent.beeps.indicating.that.the. system.is.in.the.command.waiting.mode. Press.8.to.start.the.recording..The.system.announces,.“Record.greeting.”.Begin.recording.after.the. announcement.. When you finish recording, press 8.again.or.press.5. You will hear a confirmation tone, and your recorded greeting.plays.back.for.you. Selecting a Greeting Once.you.have.recorded.a.personal.greeting,.the.phone.automatically.switches.to.your.personal.greeting..You.can. -
Page 44: Deleting.your.personal.greeting
To keep this greeting:. To switch to the other greeting:. Press.6.while.the.system.is.playing.the.current.greeting. Each.time.you.press.6,.the.system.switches.between.the.pre-recorded.and.the.personal.greeting..The.last. greeting.you.hear.is.used.as.the.current.greeting. Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.cannot.delete.the.pre-recorded.greeting. Press. /MUTE..The.system.announces.the.number.of.new.and.old.messages,.then.starts.to.play.the. messages.unless.it.has.no.messages.. Press.5.to.stop.the.announcements.or.message.playback..You.will.hear.intermittent.beeps.indicating.that.the. system.is.in.the.command.waiting.mode. Press.6..The.system.plays.the.current.greeting..Switch.to.your.personal.greeting.if.necessary..(See.the.previous. section.to.switch.the.greeting.) While.the.personal.greeting.is.playing,.press.4. 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).. -
Page 45: Setting.the.number.of.rings
Setting the Number of Rings The.ring.time.setting.allows.you.to.set.the.number.of.rings.the.caller.hears.before.your.answering.system.plays.the. outgoing.message..You.can.set.the.ring.time.to.answer.after.two,.four,.or.six.rings..If.you.enable.the.Toll.Saver.(TS). setting,.the.answering.system.picks.up.after.two.rings.if.you.have.new.messages,.and.after.four.rings.if.there.are. none..This.way,.if.you.make.a.long.distance.call.to.check.your.messages,.you.can.hang.up.after.the.third.ring.to. avoid.long.distance.billing.charges. Press.MENU/SELECT.. Select.the.Ans. Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Ring Time.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.a.ring.time.(Toll Saver,.2.Times,.4.Times,.or.6.Times). Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) You.can.choose.how.long.callers.have.to.record.a.message..Set.the.record.time.to.1.Minute.or.4.Minutes.to.limit.the. time.for.incoming.messages..If.you.set.the.record.time.to.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. -
Page 46: Activating.the.message.alert
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.. Select.the.Ans. Setup.menu,.and.then.the.Message Alert.submenu. Move.the.cursor.to.select.On.or.Off. Press.MENU/SELECT. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating the Base Call Screen With.the.call.screen.feature,.you.can.listen.to.callers.as.they.leave.a.message.without.answering.the.call. -
Page 47: 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. is.on”.and.plays.the.current.greeting. Turning.On The.message counter.LED.displays.the. number.of.messages.stored.in.memory.. If the counter flashes, then you have new messages.waiting. With.the.phone.in.standby,.press.. ANSWEr oN/oFF. The.phone.announces.“Answering.System. Turning.Off is.off.” The.message counter.LED.is.no.longer. illuminated. -
Page 48: 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 49: Reviewing.messages
Reviewing Messages The.message counter.LED.on.the.base.displays.the.number.of.messages.stored.in.memory..When.you.have.new. messages.(that.you.have.not.listened.to.yet),.the.message counter.LED.on.the.base.and.the.new message.LED. on the handset flash. 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. -
Page 50: Screening.calls
Screening Calls From the base • While.the.system.is.taking.the.message,. simply.listen.to.the.caller.over.the.base. speaker..(You.need.to.activate.the.base.call. screen.feature.in.advance..See.page.46.). • To.mute.the.call.screen.and.allow.the.caller. to.continue.leaving.the.message,.press. 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. - Page 51 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 52: Wall Mounting The Base
Wall Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.telephone.wall.plate.using.an.optional.wall-mount.bracket..You.can. purchase.a.wall-mount.bracket.by.calling.the.Uniden.Parts.Department..(See.the.back.cover.page.for.contact. information.) Wall plate Plug the telephone cord into the wall jack. Tuck the excess cord into the open space in the bracket. Route the telephone cord through the hole of the wall-mount bracket. Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 8 and 10. - Page 53 Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate. Slide the base down to lock it into place. Removing the wall-mount bracket At the bottom of the base, pinch the two "nose" of the wall-mount bracket as shown, and then slide the bracket away from the base.
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Page 54: 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.chargers. • 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 55: Low.battery.alert
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.. • Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble, or heat them. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your.problem,.please.call.our.Customer.Hotline.(see.the.back.cover.for.contact.information). When you have this problem... The.charge.LED.won’t. • illuminate.when.the.handset. • is.placed.in.the.cradle. • • No.handsets.can.make.or. receive.calls.. • •... - Page 57 When you have this problem... • Moving.the.handset.closer.to.the.base. A.handset.says.Unavailable. • Seeing.if.another.handset.has.Privacy.Mode.turned.on.(see.page.40). • Making.sure.the.base.is.plugged.in.(see.page.8). 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.6). extension. • Checking.to.see.if.the.call.was.placed.through.a.switchboard. No.handsets.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.6). • Seeing.if.you.already.have.6.handsets.registered.to.this.base. I.can’t.register.a.handset.at. • Seeing.if.you.already.registered.this.handset.to.4.bases.
- Page 58 When you have this problem... • Checking.to.see.that.there.are.not.two.handsets.already.using.the.conference. feature.(see.page.38). I.can’t.get.two.handsets.to. • Making.sure.another.handset.is.not.in.Privacy.Mode.(see.page.40). talk.to.an.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.8).. not.work. • Checking.to.see.if.the.answering.system.is.turned.on.(see.page.47). • The.memory.may.be.full..Delete.some.or.all.of.the.saved.messages.(see.page. The.answering.system.does. 49). 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.49). I.can’t.hear.base.or.handset. •...
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Page 59: 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 60: Installing A Telephone Line Filter Or Dsl Filter
You.may.need.to.reset.your.handset.in.the.following.instances: • You.lose.a.handset.and.purchase.a.new.one. • You.get.the.message.Registration.Failed.when.you.try.to.register.the.handset. • You.are.unable.to.register.any.handsets.to.the.base. • When.you.register.new.handsets.to.the.base,.the.handset.IDs.do.not.match..(For.example,.the.handset.registers. as.“Handset.#4”.but.you.only.have.two.handsets.) • When.you.are.instructed.to.by.one.of.Uniden’s.call.center.representatives. Select.the.base.you.want.to.de-register.the.handset.from.(see.Selecting.the.base.on.page.15). Press.and.hold.END.and.# for more than five seconds. Select Deregister HS. Select.the.handset.which.you.are.operating,.and.then.press.MENU/SELECT. The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select Yes..The.selected.handset.will.clear.its.registration. information.only.from.the.base.it.is.currently.connected.to,.and.then.delete.the.link.to.the.base.from.its.own. memory. Telephone Telephone cord cord... -
Page 61: Resetting.the.handset.without.the.base
When.the.base.information.is.deleted,.the.handset.displays.Handset not registered-place handset on base to register. See your Owner’s Manual for help. 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,. -
Page 62: 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.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 63: 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. Base Disconnect.the.AC.adapter.from.the.base,.cutting. -
Page 64: 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 65: Important.safety.instructions
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 66 Please.follow.instructions.for.repairing,.if.any.(e.g..battery. replacement.section);.otherwise.do.not.substitute.or.repair.any. parts of the device except as specified in this manual. Connection to.party.line.service.is.subject.to.state.tariffs..Contact.the.state. public.utility.commission,.public.service.commission.or.corporation. commission.for.information..This.equipment.is.hearing.aid. compatible. Should.you.experience.trouble.with.this.equipment,.please.contact. Uniden.customer.service.at.800-97-103..If.the.equipment.is. causing.harm.to.the.telephone.network,.the.telephone.company. may.request.that.you.disconnect.the.equipment.until.the.problem.is. resolved.. NOTICE:.According.to.telephone.company.reports,.AC.electrical. surges,.typically.resulting.from.lightning.strikes,.are.very.destructive. to.telephone.equipment.connected.to.AC.power.sources..To. minimize.damage.from.these.types.of.surges,.a.surge.arrestor.is. recommended. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by.Uniden,.or.operation.of.this.product.in.any.way.other.than.as.
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Page 67: Radio.interference
--Connect.the.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from..that.to.which.the.receiver.is.connected. --Consult.the.dealer.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.help. Radio interference Radio.interference.may.occasionally.cause.buzzing.and.humming. in.your.cordless.handset,.or.clicking.noises.in.the.base..This. interference.is.caused.by.external.sources.such.as.TV,.refrigerator,. vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT.DEFECTIVE..If.these.noises.continue.and.are.too.distracting,. please.check.around.your.home.to.see.what.appliances.may.be. causing.the.problem..In.addition,.we.recommend.that.the.base. not.be.plugged.into.a.circuit.that.also.powers.a.major.appliance. because.of.the.potential.for.interference..In.the.unlikely.event.that. you.consistently.hear.other.voices.or.distracting.transmissions. on.your.phone,.you.may.be.receiving.radio.signals.from.another. cordless.telephone.or.other.source.of.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. -
Page 68: 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 69: Index
Index Accessibility... 5 Accessory.handsets... 13 Answering.calls... 31 Answering.system Reviewing.messages... 49 Setting.up... 43 Turning.on/off... 47 When.away.from.home... 50 Any.key.answer... 30 Area.code... 34 Audio.tone... 37 AutoTalk..30 Banner... 9 Base Installing... 8 Multiple.bases... 14 Parts.of.the.base... 19 Wall.mounting... 5 Battery Battery.life... 54 Installing... - Page 70 Maintenance... 54 Making.calls..31 Using.Caller.ID... 33 Using.redial... 35 Using.the.phonebook... 3 Message.alert... 46, 50 Multiple.bases... 14 Mute Microphone... 41 Ringer... 36 Noise... 59 Out.of.range... 6 Personal identification number . (PIN)... 50 Personal.ring... 4 Phonebook... 5 Copying.entries... 8 Creating.new.entries... 5 Deleting.entries...
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Page 71: 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 72 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 76 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. UCZZ01527BA(0) * Central Standard Time. Detailed customer service hours are available at www.uniden.com.
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Questions and answers
voice mail message
To access voicemail messages on the Uniden DECT1580:
1. Ensure you are subscribed to a voicemail service from your phone company.
2. When you have new voicemail messages, the handset’s new message LED will blink, and a voicemail notification will appear on the display.
3. If you have stored your voicemail access number and password in the phonebook, you can dial and retrieve messages easily.
4. Follow the voicemail prompts from your service provider to listen to your messages.
If the voicemail notification does not clear automatically, you can reset it manually by holding the “FIND” button on the base for five seconds.
This answer is automatically generated