Uniden DCT5285 manual Global Setup, System Reset

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Submenu name

Description

Language

Select the Language of your answering system announcements from English,

 

French, or Spanish (see page 28).

Call Screen

Set the call screening feature to On or Off (see page 28).

Answer Mode

Set your answering system to On or Off (see page 28).

Global Setup

If you change the setting in one of the handsets, you change the settings for all handset(s) in the Global Setup menu. Only one handset can change a setting at a time.

Submenu name

Description

Day & time

Set the day and time of your display (see page 29).

CIDCW

Set the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) setting. CIDCW performs the same as

 

regular Caller ID on call waiting number (see page 29). CW Deluxe allows you to

 

handle call waiting calls in seven different ways (see page 49).

Area Code

Store or edit the area code. If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the

 

“Area Code” option, your local area code does not appear in the Caller ID message.

 

For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit

 

number (see page 29).

 

Note: If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.

Dial Mode

Set the dial mode to tone or pulse (see page 30).

System Reset

This menu is used to clear the handset ID from the base, or the base ID from the handset.

Submenu name

Description

Deregister HS

Clear the handset ID from the base. Use this menu, for example when

 

you change the digital security code (see page 30).

Replacing Base

Clear the base ID. Use this menu, for example, if you replace

 

the base with a different base of the DCT series model

 

(DCT5260/DCT5280/DCT5285) (see page 30).

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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 Display and Icons Icon Status DescriptionAbout Soft Key Function TerminologyN 1 N d s e t L k 3 4 8 9Read this First 13 to18 to Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationDo the following steps Install the AA batteries into the handset Battery use time per chargeLow battery alert W B a t t e r yCleaning the battery charging contacts Connect the base unitCharging contacts with a dry cloth before Returning the handset to the base to chargeChoose the dialing mode Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall plate mounting DCT5285 Flow Chart From the standby modeDirectLink soft key From the Talk mode DirectLink Mode Handset SetupAbout the Menu Summary of the Main Menu and SubmenuAnswering Setup AutoTalkGlobal Setup System ResetSetting up the Menu Entering the MenuN 1 DirectLink Mode Handset SetupUsing the DirectLink Mode Setting a Ringer VolumeDistinctive Ringer Setup Setting the AutoTalkSelecting a Ringer Tone Setting the Anykey Answer Setting the BannerAdjusting the LCD Contrast Selecting a LanguageAnswering System Setup Setting a PIN CodeSetting the Ring Time Setting the Record TimeSetting the Message Alert On or Off Setting the Language of your Answering SystemSetting the Call Screen Setting the Answer ModeGlobal Setup Setting Day and TimeSetting Cidcw Setting the Area CodeSystem Reset Setting the Dial ModeReplacing the Base Setting De-register the HandsetMaking and Receiving Calls From the Handset From the BaseRedialing from Standby Mode Placing a Call on HoldRedialing a Call L d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e tRedialing from Talk Mode Ringer Mute temporarilyRedialing from the Base Deleting a Redial RecordTone Dialing Switch-over Mute MicrophoneL k L u m e + With the handsetWhen speaking on the handset Traveling Out-of-RangeClarity Booster Way ConferencingIntercom/Call Transfer Feature When speaking on the baseFlash and Call Waiting New Message LEDPhonebook Presstalk/flash or speakerO r e / E d i t N a m e M o v i e s O r e / E d i t N o 0 7 3 0 3 4 5S 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 r E e d D i a l S e l e c t n D 1 E m p t ySteps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name Viewing the Phonebook O n e b o o kA r c h O r e S T O R E A r c hMaking Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby ModeFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingO n e b o o k A r c h a Z O r e S T O R E Editing the Stored DataChain Dialing Memory Dialing base onlyStoring Phone Numbers Making Calls with Memory DialingYou must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature Caller IDN e I t h DateViewing the Caller ID List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID messageDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Using the Caller ID Message List Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in the PhonebookCall Waiting Deluxe Features Features Integrated Answering DeviceSetting up your Answering System Setting your outgoing message GreetingTurning the Answering System On/Off Pre-recorded messageSetting the base ringer volume Choosing between the two outgoing messagesDeleting an outgoing message Adjusting the speaker volume level Using the menu modeSetting the Time Setting a PIN codeSetting the ring time Selecting the message record timeAnnounce only feature Setting the message alertTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Setting the call screen Selecting the languageScreening a call Using your Answering System Playing your messagesRepeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a messageVoice memo Recording a conversationFrom the handset From the baseRemote access away from home Remote OperationRemote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Connecting the Charger Expanding Your PhoneUsing the DirectLink Mode To enter the DirectLink mode e SeeRegister the Handset DirectLink call N 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D eD i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1 R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t #Intercom From handset to handset or to the baseFrom the base to a handset Call Transfer Feature Replacing the BaseL d , t o A n s f e r Installing the Beltclip Headset InstallationChanging the Digital Security Code To attach the beltclipMaintenance Battery replacement and handlingPower Failure Supplied Battery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionMake sure the base unit is plugged Liquid Damage Case ActionHandset BaseE 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 Index Answering systemRemote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase

DCT5285 specifications

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