Uniden DCT7585 manual Using the Answering System Interface, Selecting the Language, Base operation

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Using the Answering System Interface

Base operation

When the phone is in standby, press [menu/clock] to scroll through the answering system setup menu options. Each menu option has voice prompt instructions; you can press the next key at any time during the instructions. After the last option, call screening, the system returns to standby if you press [menu/clock]. You can exit the system at any

time by pressing [	]. If you receive a call or a handset makes a call while you are in the setup menus, the
operation is cancelled.

Handset operation

You can use your handset to operate your answering system from anywhere in your home. When the phone is in standby, press [select/ ] on the handset to access the answering system. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the system announces the number of new and old messages. Keep the following things in mind when you use your handset to access your answering system:

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You can enter a command at any time during announcements.

After the first announcement, you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the system returns to standby.

If you receive a call, the remote operation is cancelled.

If another station makes a call, the remote operation is cancelled. During the remote operation “ - -“ appears on the base.

Selecting the Language

You can select the language (English, French, and Spanish) of your answering system announcements. The default system language is English.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPrecautions Away from Home MaintenanceTroubleshooting Operating the Answering System While You AreAccessibility WelcomeTerminology Used in this Manual Answering System Features Main Phone FeaturesProduct Overview Redial/pause key Parts of the HandsetMenu/clear key Tone/ keyParts of the Answering System Base DCT758 Hold/intcom/xfer Flash key Tone keyMemo/call rec Memory keyReading the Display Using the InterfaceIcon Status Description Standby Screen Using the Four-way Function KeyUsing the Handset Menus Select To exit the menu and return to standby PressEntering Text from Your Handset Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneWall Mounting the Base Installing the Battery Connecting to the Phone Line Connecting the Base and Charging the HandsetTesting the Connection Changing the Dial Mode Installing the Belt ClipSelecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day and Time SelectActivating Personal Ring Activating the Key Touch ToneCompatible Handsets Adding Accessory HandsetsDCX640 DCX700 DCX750 Charging Accessory Handsets Registering Accessory HandsetsRegistering DCX750 Handsets Resetting HandsetsRegistering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the number for this entry STORE/EDIT no Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Deleting Phonebook EntriesDeleting all the phonebook entries at once Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers Dual Keypad Model Only Move the cursor to select Copy , and then press selectChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your PhoneDeleting Base Speed Dial Numbers Press menu/clearMelodies Selecting a Ring Tone Handset OnlyActivating AutoTalk Handset only RingersActivating Any Key Answer Handset only Call Using Your PhoneMaking a AnsweringMaking a Call with Handset Speed Dial Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call with Base Speed Dial Dual-keypad Base OnlyUsing the Caller ID List Using Caller ID and Call WaitingMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Call Waiting Deluxe Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers From the dual-keypad base From the handset Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record Redial/pauseAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferUsing the Clarity Boost Feature Placing a Call on HoldTransferring a Call ConferencingFrom the base From the handset Do Not Disturb All Calls Using Special FeaturesAnswering a Transferred Call Muting the Ringer One Call OnlySeven-Digit Dialing Privacy ModeMuting the Microphone Press mute mute/find hs on Press menu/clearMaking a DirectLink Call Using the DirectLink Communication FeatureExiting DirectLink Communication Answering an Intercom Using the IntercomMaking an Intercom From the base From the handset Xfer/intercomRoom/Baby Monitor Tone Dialing Switch Over Installing the Optional HeadsetFeatures Setting Up the Answering SystemVoice Prompts Base operation Using the Answering System InterfaceSelecting the Language Handset operationSetting the Number of Rings Press menu/clock Setting the Day & TimeSelect or Selecting a Greeting Recording a Personal GreetingSet, or Setting the Record Time or Announce Only Deleting Your Personal GreetingActivating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningFrom the base From the handset Reviewing Messages Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off TurningScreening Calls Recording Recording a ConversationStarting a Stopping aRecording a Voice Memo Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from HomeTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Command Function Power Failures MaintenanceSpecifications Battery LifeBattery Replacement and Handling Low Battery AlertChange the Batteries Annually Clean the Battery Contacts TroubleshootingResetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Digital Security CodeSymptom Suggestion Common IssuesTraveling Out of Range Call was placed through a switchboard Liquid Damage Handset Base Important Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning FCC Wants You To Know Cordless Telephone Privacy Radio InterferenceTerminal Equipment Radio Equipment One Year Limited Warranty Index Any key answerDeleting a record Speed dial Memo Remote Operation Card At Uniden, well take care of you Task KeyCustomers with Having Trouble?Need a part? Help for our Voice or TTY