Uniden DCT5285 manual Announce only feature, Setting the message alert

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When using the Announce only feature, you may want to change your outgoing message, if the message prompts the caller to leave a message. The pre- recorded message changes automatically.

Announce only feature

The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 55. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own personal greeting, press greeting, when the outgoing message is played. Press greeting to select the greeting of your choice.

A confirmation tone sounds. If you want to use your own greeting, you may want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message. Refer to “Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting)” on page 51.

The following message is pre-recorded:

“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.”

Setting the message alert

Message Alert feature lets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a short alert tone.

If you set the Message Alert On, and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Set the Message Alert to On or Off by using the CLOCK/MENU key.

1)Press CLOCK/MENU five times. The current setting (On or Off) appears on the base and it is announced.

2)Press /SELECT or /SELECT to choose “ ” or “ ”.

3)Press SET.

A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the current setting you have selected. When the first new message is received, the alert tone will begin to sound.

Turning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key

To quickly turn Message Alert Off, press any key on the base unit and the tone will automatically deactivate.

Turning the message alert tone Off when you are away from your phone

When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see pages 61-

63)the Message Alert will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back.

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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 DescriptionN 1 N d s e t About Soft Key FunctionTerminology L k 3 4 8 913 to Read this First18 to Checking the Package Contents Choose the best location Setting up the PhoneDo the following steps Low battery alert Install the AA batteries into the handsetBattery use time per charge W B a t t e r yCharging contacts with a dry cloth before Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base unit 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 From the standby mode DCT5285 Flow ChartDirectLink soft key From the Talk mode About the Menu DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Summary of the Main Menu and SubmenuAnswering Setup AutoTalkGlobal Setup System ResetEntering the Menu Setting up the MenuN 1 Using the DirectLink Mode DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Setting a Ringer VolumeSetting the AutoTalk Distinctive Ringer SetupSelecting a Ringer Tone Adjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the Anykey AnswerSetting the Banner Selecting a LanguageSetting the Ring Time Answering System SetupSetting a PIN Code Setting the Record TimeSetting the Call Screen Setting the Message Alert On or OffSetting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Answer ModeSetting Cidcw Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting the Area CodeReplacing the Base Setting System ResetSetting the Dial Mode De-register the HandsetMaking and Receiving Calls From the Handset From the BaseRedialing a Call Redialing from Standby ModePlacing a Call on Hold L d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e tRedialing from the Base Redialing from Talk ModeRinger Mute temporarily Deleting a Redial RecordL k L u m e + Tone Dialing Switch-overMute Microphone With the handsetClarity Booster When speaking on the handsetTraveling Out-of-Range Way ConferencingFlash and Call Waiting Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureWhen speaking on the base New Message LEDPhonebook Presstalk/flash or speakerS 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 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 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 A r c h O r e S T O R E Viewing the PhonebookO n e b o o k A r c hFrom Talk Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby 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 DataStoring Phone Numbers Chain DialingMemory Dialing base only Making Calls with Memory DialingN e I t h You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureCaller ID DateViewing the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Calling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID Message ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Storing Caller ID messages in the PhonebookCall Waiting Deluxe Features Features Integrated Answering DeviceTurning the Answering System On/Off Setting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message Greeting Pre-recorded messageChoosing between the two outgoing messages Setting the base ringer volumeDeleting 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 timeSetting the message alert Announce only featureTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Selecting the language Setting the call screenScreening a call Playing your messages Using your Answering SystemRepeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a messageFrom the handset Voice memoRecording a conversation From the baseRemote access away from home Remote OperationRemote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Connecting the Charger Expanding Your PhoneTo enter the DirectLink mode e See Using the DirectLink ModeRegister the Handset D i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1 DirectLink callN 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D e R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t #From handset to handset or to the base IntercomFrom the base to a handset Replacing the Base Call Transfer FeatureL d , t o A n s f e r Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation To attach the beltclipBattery replacement and handling MaintenancePower Failure General Information Supplied Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionMake sure the base unit is plugged Handset Liquid DamageCase Action 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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