Uniden DECT1588 Using Special Features, Privacy Mode, Using the Intercom, Making an intercom

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Using Special Features

Using Special Features

Privacy Mode

Privacy mode prevents other stations (that are connected to the same base) from interrupting your call. As long as your station is in privacy mode, other stations can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show Unavailable.

1)While on a call, press Menu/Select.

2)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 station without using the phone line. The handsets must be currently connected to the same base (see page 15).

Making an intercom page

1)With the phone in standby, press Clear/Int’com on the handset or FIND/HOLD/INT’COM on the base.

2)Use or to select the station you want to talk with, and then press Menu/Select. Select All to page all other stations.

3)To cancel the intercom page, press END on the handset or FIND/HOLD/INT’COM on the base.

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 station.

You do not select a station within thirty seconds.

Your handset is out of range (Out Of Range appears in the display).

The party does not answer the page within one minute.

The party is busy.

The party is out of range (Unavailable appears in the display).

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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