Uniden 986-2 manual Choosing the dialing mode, Setting the language

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Dialing mode can only be changed from handset 1. To confirm which handset is HS1, look at the display indicating HS1 or

HS2.

If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is. Otherwise set for pulse dialing.

If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones for certain situations during a call, you may switch over to tone dialing. (Refer to "Tone Dialing Switch-over" on page 21.)

Choosing the dialing mode

Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However, some phone systems (such as those in rural areas) still use pulse dialing. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the vol// key three times to select Dial.

3) Press the select/channel key to toggle between Tone and Pulse.

4)Press the end key and return the handset to the main base unit to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

Setting the language

There are three languages to choose from; English, French and Spanish.

1) When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold the caller id/menu key. The following screen appears.

2) Press the vol// key four times to select Language.

3) Press the select/channel key to toggle between Eng, Fr. and Esp.

4)Press the end key or return the handset to the main base unit or charging cradle to complete the setting. The handset returns to standby mode.

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Contents Page Page Quick Reference Guide Paso Conexión a la línea telefónica Contents Welcome Features Controls and Functions HandsetsMain Base Unit Extra Charging Cradle for Second Handset Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationDo the following steps Install the rechargeable battery packs into both handsets Getting Started Low battery alert Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the main base unit and charging CradleRegister Handsets to Main Base Before Using Follow these simple steps to registerTo transfer a call to the second handset When to Re-register HandsetsCall Transfer Feature To receive a transfer call from the second handsetSetting Menu Display Options Caller ID optionsEntering Your Area Code Choosing the dialing mode Setting the languageMaking and Receiving Calls Talk/flash ToneEarpiece volume Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece VolumeHandset ringer tone and volume Temporarily Mute RingerTone Dialing Switch-over RedialTraveling Out-of-Range Selecting a Different Channel Find HandsetsFlash and Call Waiting Voice Mail Waiting Indicator Storing Phone Numbers and Names in Memory Dial DisplayedPress the memory or select/channel key. Store Number is Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a nameMemory dialing from Standby Mode Making Calls with Memory DialingMemory dialing from Talk Mode Chain DialingEditing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number Replace Memory? Yes Memory01 Stored Movies Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number Press the select/channel or delete/transfer keyRocketDial Storing and Editing the RocketDialMaking Calls with the RocketDial Deleting the RocketDialWhen the Telephone Rings Caller ID and Cidcw Caller ID on Call WaitingViewing the Caller ID Message List Deleting a Caller ID message When the pointer is at NoDeleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting all Caller ID names/numbersWhen the pointer is at Yes Using the Caller ID List Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipChanging the Digital Security Code To remove the beltclipHeadset Installation Battery replacement and handlingPower Failure Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionUnavailable message is Liquid Damage Case ActionBattery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Precautions Before you read anything else, please observe the followingInstallation Considerations Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Index K, LMemo At Uniden, we’ll take care of you

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