Uniden DECT1588-3 manual Entering Text from Your Phone

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Using the Interface

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.

When [aA] appears on the display, lower case letters are displayed first, then the number on the key, and then capital letters.

When you input the first letter or a letter after a blank space, the default mode is [Aa]. From the next letter, the mode changes to [aA] automatically.

You can switch back and forth the mode manually between [Aa] and [aA]. Press /tone; the case (small/capital)

of the letter entered changes also.

If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter, then use right on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter.

For example, to enter the word “Movies”:

1)Press 6 once to enter M.

2)Use right on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the right.

3)Press 6 three times to enter o.

4)Press 8 three times to enter v.

5)Press 4 three times to enter i.

6)Press 3 two times to enter e.

7)Press 7 four times to enter s.

8)Press Menu/Select to end your text entry.

Number of times key is pressed (when [Aa] appears on the display)

1

2 ABC

3 DEF

4 GHI

5 JKL

6 MNO

7 PQRS

8 TUV

9 WXYZ

0 OPER

If you make a mistake while entering a name, use right or left on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the

incorrect character. Press Clear/Int’com on the handset or Clear on the base to erase the wrong character, and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold Clear/Int’com on the handset or

Clear on the base.

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferTroubleshooting Using the Answering SystemMaintenance PrecautionsAccessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery RED BlackCharging the Handset Connecting the Base Connecting to the Phone Line InstallingTesting the Connection Changing the dial mode Press MENU/SELECTRegistering accessory handsets Adding accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Answering system features FeaturesGetting to Know Your New Phone Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDParts of the Base Answer ON/OFF key Clear keyHandset Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display BaseUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another StationChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Using Your PhoneDuring a Power Failure Activating Any Key AnswerCall Making and Receiving CallsMaking 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 Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingRedialing a Number Using Call WaitingDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil ModePlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch OverAnswering an intercom Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorRecording 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 Command Use it to Remote Operation from the HandsetReviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Mounting the Base WallWall Mounting the Base Wall plateBattery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingWhen you have this Try Problem Unavailable Speaker during call screening Weak or Hard to Hear Audio Noise or Static on the LineResetting the Handset Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filterResetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of RangeLiquid Damage Handset BasePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To KnowPrecautions Terminal equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Radio equipmentIndex HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT