Uniden DECT1588-3 manual Liquid Damage, Handset Base

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Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.

•If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.

•If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow the steps below. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please call our Customer Service Hotline (see the back cover page).

		Handset		Base
	1)	Remove the battery cover and leave it off for	1)	Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, cutting
		ventilation.		off electrical power.
Troubleshooting	2)	Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the battery	2)	Disconnect the telephone cord from the base.
Troubleshooting		hours before using.
		cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at	3)	Let dry for at least 3 days.
		least 3 days.
	3)	Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the
		battery pack and the battery cover.
	4)	Recharge the handset’s battery pack for 15 to 20

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge interruption.

CAUTION: DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven.

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferTroubleshooting Using the Answering SystemMaintenance 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 keyHandset Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display BaseUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries 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 Activating AutoTalk Using Your PhoneDuring a Power Failure Activating Any Key AnswerCall Making and Receiving CallsMaking 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 Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil ModePlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode 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 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Mounting the Base WallWall Mounting the Base Wall plateBattery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert 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 Terminal equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Radio equipmentIndex HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT