Uniden DECT1588-3 manual Screening Calls, Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

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Screening Calls

From the base						From the handset
• While the system is taking the message, simply						• While the systems is recording the message, press .
listen to the caller over the base speaker. (You						/mute. If another handset is screening a call, you will
need to activate the base call screen feature in						hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call.
advance. See page 45.)						• To answer the call and speak to the caller, press TALK/
• To answer the call and speak to the caller, pick up						flash.
the corded handset from the base or press					.	• To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue


• To mute the call screen and allow the caller to						leaving the message, press END or return the handset
continue leaving the message, press		.				to the cradle.

Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on the base.

Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home

When you are away from home, you can operate your answering system with any touch-tone telephone.

Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)

To operate your answering system when you are away from home, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80.

1)Press Menu/Select.

2)Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Security Code submenu.

3)Use the number keypad (0 through 9) to enter a two-digit security code (01-99).

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

Dialing in to your answering system

Using the Answering System

Note: If you enter an incorrect security code/PIN three times, you will hear a beep and the answering system will return to standby.

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferMaintenance Using the Answering SystemTroubleshooting PrecautionsWelcome AccessibilityChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneRED Black Installing the BatteryCharging the Handset Connecting the Base Installing Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial modeRegistering accessory handsets Adding accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple BasesSelecting the base Answering system features FeaturesGetting to Know Your New Phone Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualNew message LED Parts of the HandsetAnswer ON/OFF key Clear key Parts of the BaseReading the Display Using the InterfaceHandset Standby BaseUsing the Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Phone Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Deleting all Phonebook EntriesChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone During a Power Failure Using Your PhoneActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Making and Receiving CallsCall 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 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID NumbersRedialing a Number Using Call WaitingDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeActivating T-Coil Mode Adjusting the Audio ToneFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallPrivacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch OverAnswering an intercom Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceRecording 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 Remote Operation from the Handset Command Use it toReviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Wall Mounting the BaseWall plate Wall Mounting the BaseSpecifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingWhen you have this Try Problem Unavailable Speaker during call screening Noise or Static on the Line Weak or Hard to Hear AudioInstalling a telephone line filter or DSL filter Resetting the HandsetResetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsHandset Base Liquid DamageRechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning PrecautionsFCC Wants You To Know Important Safety InstructionsPrecautions Cordless telephone privacy Radio interferenceTerminal equipment Radio equipmentHandset IndexPIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Key One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT