Uniden DCT758 manual Using the DirectLink Communication Feature, Making a DirectLink Call

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Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature

Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the base’s ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other. Other handsets can be used while two handsets are using DirectLink communication; however, the two handsets using DirectLink communication are not able to make or receive calls until the operation is canceled.

.Press [menu/clear] and move the cursor to the DIRECTLINK MODE menu.

2.Press [select/]. The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE

PRESS [SELECT].

3. Press [select/]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DIRECTLINK MODE COMPLETE appears in the display.

Making a DirectLink™ Call

.To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press [ /flash]. The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS [1-4].

2.Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not set to DirectLink communication, the display shows

UNAVAILABLE.

To DirectLink

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press [1-4]

3.To answer a DirectLink call, press [ /flash]. (If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any key on the twelve-key number pad.) To end the call, press [ ].

Exiting DirectLink™ Communication

While the handset is using DirectLink communication, the display shows DIRECTLINK MODE; this means the handset cannot make or receive normal phone calls. To exit DirectLink communication and return to normal standby, simply return the handset to the cradle, or press [menu/clear] followed by [select/]. DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Using Caller ID and Call Waiting Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPrecautions Using the Answering SystemTroubleshooting Welcome AccessibilityBase Terminology Used in this ManualProduct Overview Main Phone FeaturesAnswering System Features Xfer/intercom key Parts of the HandsetUse LED Flash key Find hs key find Parts of the Answering System Base DCT758Tone key Icon Status Description Using the InterfaceReading the Display Standby Screen Using the Four-way Function KeyUsing the Handset Menus Entering Text from Your Handset Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneWall Mounting the Base AD-800 AC adapterInstalling the Battery Testing the Connection Connecting the Base and Charging the HandsetConnecting to the Phone Line Installing the Belt Clip Changing the Dial ModeSetting the Day and Time Basic SetupSetting the day and time, the phone will exit the menu Selecting a LanguageActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal RingDCX640 DCX700 DCX750 Adding Accessory HandsetsCompatible Handsets Registering Accessory Handsets Charging Accessory HandsetsRegistering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets Resetting HandsetsRegistering DCX750 Handsets Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookSpeed Dial No Selectn SPD1Empty Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Finding a Phonebook EntryEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Deleting all the phonebook entries at once Deleting Phonebook EntriesCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers Dual Keypad Model Only Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers Customizing Your PhoneChanging the Handset Banner . Press menu/clearActivating AutoTalk Handset only Selecting a Ring Tone Handset OnlyActivating Any Key Answer Handset only Using Your Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallChain dialing from the Phonebook Making a Call with Handset Speed DialMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID and Call WaitingUsing the Caller ID List Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call WaitingUsing Call Waiting Deluxe Deleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberFrom the dual-keypad base From the handset Press speaker Then press redial/pauseAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeUsing the Clarity Boost Feature Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Placing a Call on HoldTransferring a Call ConferencingFrom the base From the handset Flash orAnswering a Transferred Call Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb All Calls Muting the Ringer One Call OnlyMuting the Microphone Privacy ModeSeven-Digit Dialing Press menu/clearExiting DirectLink Communication Using the DirectLink Communication FeatureMaking a DirectLink Call Intercom Using the IntercomMaking an Intercom From the base From the handset Room/Baby Monitor Installing the Optional Headset Tone Dialing Switch OverVoice Prompts Setting Up the Answering SystemFeatures Selecting the Language Using the Answering System InterfaceBase operation Handset operationPress /select or /select until Setting the Number of RingsSelect or Select until Setting the Day & TimeSelect or Select until you Press select Select or Select until youSelecting a Greeting Recording a Personal GreetingDeleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyPress /select or /select to choose Activating the Message AlertActivating Call Screening Select or /select Turning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemReviewing Messages Turning OnScreening Calls Recording a Conversation Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Recording a Voice MemoTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Page Specifications MaintenancePower Failures Battery LifeChange the Batteries Annually Low Battery AlertBattery Replacement and Handling Resetting the Handset TroubleshootingClean the Battery Contacts Changing the Digital Security Code Resetting the Handset Without the BaseTraveling Out of Range Common IssuesSymptom Suggestion Accessory Handsets on Liquid Damage Handset Base Important Safety Instructions PrecautionsFCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference Important Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited WarrantyCall waiting deluxe IndexPIN Memo Remote Operation Card Remote access Away from homeTask At Uniden, we’ll take care of you