Uniden DECT1588-3 manual Selecting the Language for Announcements, Setting the Number of Rings

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Setting Up the Answering System

Deleting Your Personal Greeting

You can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting.

1)On the base, press Menu/Select.

2)Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Greeting Options submenu. The system plays the current greeting.

3)While the personal greeting is playing, press .

4)The system announces “Greeting has been deleted,” and switches back to the pre-recorded greeting.

Selecting the Language for Announcements

You can select the language of your answering system announcements. The default system language is English.

1)Press Menu/Select.

2)Select Ans. Setup, and then the Ans. Language submenu.

3)Move the cursor to choose a language..

for US models: Choose English or Español (Spanish).

for Canadian models: Choose English or Français (French).

4)Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Number of Rings

The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings (2, 4, or 6) the caller hears before your answering system picks up. If you select Toll Saver, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the third ring to avoid long distance billing charges.

1)Press Menu/Select.

2)Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Ring Time submenu.

3)Move the cursor to select a ring time (Toll Saver, 2 Times, 4 Times, or 6 Times).

4)Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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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