Uniden DECT1588-3 Expanding Your Phone, Adding accessory handsets, Registering accessory handsets

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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, DCX200, 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:

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Installing the

1)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 DCX200 or DCX300 accessory handset, see the manual supplied with the handset for instructions on connecting the charging cradle and charging the handset.)

2)With the phone in standby, press MENU/SELECT on the base.

3)Move the cursor to select the Register Handset menu, and then press MENU/SELECT. Handset Registering will appear.

4)On the handset, press and hold # until the handset beeps and displays Handset Registering.

5)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.

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferMaintenance Using the Answering SystemTroubleshooting PrecautionsWelcome AccessibilityChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneRED Black Installing the BatteryCharging the Handset Connecting the Base Installing Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial modeRegistering accessory handsets Adding accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple BasesSelecting the base Answering system features FeaturesGetting to Know Your New Phone Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualNew message LED Parts of the HandsetAnswer ON/OFF key Clear key Parts of the BaseReading the Display Using the InterfaceHandset Standby BaseUsing the Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Phone Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Deleting all Phonebook EntriesChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone During a Power Failure Using Your PhoneActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Making and Receiving CallsCall AnsweringMaking a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Speakerphone During a CallChain dialing from the phonebook Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID NumbersRedialing a Number Using Call WaitingDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeActivating T-Coil Mode Adjusting the Audio ToneFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallPrivacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch OverAnswering an intercom Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceRecording a Personal Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemSelecting a Greeting Selecting the Language for Announcements Setting the Number of RingsDeleting Your Personal Greeting Activating the Message Alert Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Base Call Screen Turning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemFrom the base From the handset Remote Operation from the Handset Command Use it toReviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Wall Mounting the BaseWall plate Wall Mounting the BaseSpecifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingWhen you have this Try Problem Unavailable Speaker during call screening Noise or Static on the Line Weak or Hard to Hear AudioInstalling a telephone line filter or DSL filter Resetting the HandsetResetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsHandset Base Liquid DamageRechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning PrecautionsFCC Wants You To Know Important Safety InstructionsPrecautions Cordless telephone privacy Radio interferenceTerminal equipment Radio equipmentHandset IndexPIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Key One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT