Uniden DECT1588 Making a Call from the Phonebook, Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call

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Using Your Phone

Making a Call from the Phonebook

1)With the phone in standby, press to open the phonebook.

2)Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 26).

3)Press TALK/Flash or on the handset or pick up the corded handset from the base or press on the base to dial the number.

Note: You can also press TALK/Flash or on the handset or pick up the corded handset from the base or press 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.)

1)Enter the code number (up to twenty digits) into the phonebook (see Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25). Be sure to enter the code number into the phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call.

2)During a call, when you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the code number, press .

3)Use or to select the phonebook entry that contains the digits you want to send.

4)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 . To switch from a handset speakerphone call to a normal call, press .

Base: To switch a call from the corded handset to the base speakerphone, press and then return the corded handset to the cradle. To switch a call from the base speakerphone to the corded handset, simply pick up the corded handset from the cradle.

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Using Your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferUsing the Answering System MaintenanceTroubleshooting 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/SELECTExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDParts of the Base Answer ON/OFF key Clear keyUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayHandset Standby BaseUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Basic Setup Setting the Day & TimeSelecting a Language For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name 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 StationSelecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Using Your Phone During a Power FailureActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking and Receiving Calls MakingCall AnsweringChain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingDeleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil ModeUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an intercomAnswering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorSelecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Number of RingsSelecting the Language for Announcements Activating the Base Call Screen Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert From the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Command Use it to Remote Operation from the HandsetReviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Mounting the Base WallWall Mounting the Base Wall plateMaintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery lifePower Failures Low battery alertCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues 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 Radio interference Cordless telephone privacyTerminal equipment Radio equipmentIndex HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT