Uniden DCT5285 manual Answering Setup, AutoTalk

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Submenu name

 

Description

AutoTalk

Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker.

 

When the AutoTalk is set to On, simply remove the handset from the cradle

 

and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 25).

Anykey Answer

Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker.

 

When the Anykey Answer is On, you can answer a call by pressing any number

 

key,

/tone/t, or #/s on the handset (see page 26).

Banner

Customize the name of your handset, and display it in the LCD in the standby

 

mode. For example, you can name the handset “John” (see page 26).

Language

Language option can be used to choose the language of your display.

 

You can select from English, French, or Spanish (see page 26).

Contrast

Adjust the handset LCD brightness for better viewing (10 levels) (see page 26).

 

 

 

Answering Setup

This menu allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also set these setup menus from the base (see page 53).

Submenu name

Description

Security Code

Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. A PIN code is

 

required to play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter

 

a two-digit PIN code (see page 27).

Ring Time

Allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering

 

system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after

 

two, four, or six rings. Setting “TS” (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up

 

after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none

 

(see page 27).

Record Time

Set the duration for recording the incoming messages. You have three record

 

time options. The options “1 minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for

 

recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the

 

preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving

 

a message (see page 27)

Message Alert

Lets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a short

 

alert tone (see page 28).

 

 

GETTING STARTED

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Contents Page Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents Welcome Features E L C O M E / F E AT U R E S R E N C E G U I D E Controls and Functions DCT5285-2 only Icon Status Description Display and IconsL k 3 4 8 9 About Soft Key FunctionTerminology N 1 N d s e t18 to Read this First13 to Checking the Package Contents Do the following steps Setting up the PhoneChoose the best location W B a t t e r y Install the AA batteries into the handsetBattery use time per charge Low battery alertReturning the handset to the base to charge Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base unit Charging contacts with a dry cloth beforeChoose the dialing mode Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallDirect wall plate mounting DirectLink soft key DCT5285 Flow ChartFrom the standby mode From the Talk mode Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu DirectLink ModeHandset Setup About the MenuAutoTalk Answering SetupSystem Reset Global SetupN 1 Setting up the MenuEntering the Menu Setting a Ringer Volume DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Using the DirectLink ModeSelecting a Ringer Tone Distinctive Ringer SetupSetting the AutoTalk Selecting a Language Setting the Anykey AnswerSetting the Banner Adjusting the LCD ContrastSetting the Record Time Answering System SetupSetting a PIN Code Setting the Ring TimeSetting the Answer Mode Setting the Message Alert On or OffSetting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Call ScreenSetting the Area Code Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting CidcwDe-register the Handset System ResetSetting the Dial Mode Replacing the Base SettingFrom the Handset From the Base Making and Receiving CallsL d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e t Redialing from Standby ModePlacing a Call on Hold Redialing a CallDeleting a Redial Record Redialing from Talk ModeRinger Mute temporarily Redialing from the BaseWith the handset Tone Dialing Switch-overMute Microphone L k L u m e +Way Conferencing When speaking on the handsetTraveling Out-of-Range Clarity BoosterNew Message LED Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureWhen speaking on the base Flash and Call WaitingPresstalk/flash or speaker PhonebookE e d D i a l S e l e c t n D 1 E m p t y O r e / E d i t N a m e M o v i e sO r e / E d i t N o 0 7 3 0 3 4 5 S t i n c t i v e R i n g N o S e l e c t n I c k e rSteps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name A r c h Viewing the PhonebookO n e b o o k A r c h O r e S T O R ESpeed Dialing Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode From Talk ModeEditing the Stored Data O n e b o o k A r c h a Z O r e S T O R EMaking Calls with Memory Dialing Chain DialingMemory Dialing base only Storing Phone NumbersDate You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureCaller ID N e I t hViewing the Caller ID List Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting a Caller ID message Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Using the Caller ID Message ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Calling a party from the Caller ID listCall Waiting Deluxe Features Integrated Answering Device FeaturesPre-recorded message Setting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message Greeting Turning the Answering System On/OffDeleting an outgoing message Setting the base ringer volumeChoosing between the two outgoing messages Using the menu mode Adjusting the speaker volume levelSetting a PIN code Setting the TimeSelecting the message record time Setting the ring timeTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Announce only featureSetting the message alert Screening a call Setting the call screenSelecting the language Repeating a message Using your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Deleting a message Skipping a messageFrom the base Voice memoRecording a conversation From the handsetRemote Operation Remote access away from homeRemote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Expanding Your Phone Connecting the ChargerRegister the Handset Using the DirectLink ModeTo enter the DirectLink mode e See R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t # DirectLink callN 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D e D i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1From the base to a handset IntercomFrom handset to handset or to the base L d , t o A n s f e r Call Transfer FeatureReplacing the Base To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Changing the Digital Security CodePower Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement and handling AC Adapter Information Supplied Battery InformationGeneral Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingMake sure the base unit is plugged Base Liquid DamageCase Action HandsetE C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y R E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Answering system IndexRemote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of you

DCT5285 specifications

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