Uniden DECT1588-3 manual Using the Answering System, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Precautions

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Setting the Number of Rings	44
Setting the Record Time (or Announce only)	45
Activating the Message Alert	45
Activating the Base Call Screen	45
Using the Answering System	46
Turning Your Answering System On and Off	46
Remote Operation from the Handset	47
Reviewing Messages	48
Screening Calls	49
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone	49
Operating the Answering System .
While You Are Away from Home	49
Setting a security code or .
Personal Identification Number (PIN)	49
Dialing in to your answering system	49
Wall Mounting the Base	51
Maintenance	53
Specifications	53
Battery Information	53
Battery life	53
Low battery alert	54
Cleaning the charging contacts	54
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	62
Precautions!	63
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning ...	63
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be
Recycled or Disposed of Properly	63
The FCC Wants You To Know	64
Important Safety Instructions	64
Radio interference	66
Cordless telephone privacy	66
I.C. Notice	66
Terminal equipment	66
Radio equipment	66
Index	67
Remote Operation Card	69
One Year Limited Warranty	71

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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/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 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 StationChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone Using Your Phone During a Power FailureActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking and Receiving Calls MakingCall 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 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 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 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 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 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