Uniden DCT5285 manual Selecting the language, Setting the call screen, Screening a call

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Selecting the language

You can select the Language of your answering system announcements to English, French, or Spanish.

1)Press CLOCK/MENU six times.

The current setting (“ ” English, “ ” French, or “ ” Spanish) appears on the base, and it is announced (“English” English, “Français” French, or “Español” Spanish).

2)Press /SELECT or /SELECT to select the language.

3)Press SET.

A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the new setting in the selected language.

Setting the call screen

You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On.

1)Press CLOCK/MENU seven times.

The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base.

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

3)Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the new setting.

You can mute the Call Screen temporarily. When the system is answering, press . The Call Screen function resumes when the system is no longer in answering mode. Additionally, to adjust the volume, press ringer/vol ▲ or ▼.

If you set the answering system to Off, you cannot screen a call.

Screening a call

To screen an incomming call, do the steps as follows:

1)After the answering system answers, the base speaker will let you hear the calls as the machine records the message.

2)To answer the call, press (talk) or pick up the handset from the base (when AutoTalk is set to On). If the handset is away from the base, press talk/flash, speaker or any number key, /tone, or # (when AutoTalk is set to On). The answering system will disconnect automatically.

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE

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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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