Uniden DCT7085, DCT7585 manual Activating the Message Alert, Activating Call Screening

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Activating the Message Alert

The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert:

	From the base		From the handset
	1.	Press [menu/clock] five times. The current setting (ON	1.	Press [menu/clear]. Select the ANSW.
		or OFF) appears on the base and it is announced.		SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE
	2.	Press [ /select] or [ /select] to choose ON or OFF.		ALERT submenu.
	2.	Press [ /select] or [ /select] to choose ON or OFF.	2.	Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
	3.	Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system	2.	Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
	3.	Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system	3.	Press [select/ ] . You will hear a
		announces the new setting. When the first new message	3.	Press [select/ ] . You will hear a
		is received, the alert tone will begin to sound.		confirmation tone.

Activating Call Screening

Your phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message. This call screen feature can be turned on or off.

	From the base		From the handset
	1.	Press [menu/clock] seven times. The current call screen	1.	Press [menu/clear]. Select the ANSW.
		setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base.		SETUP menu and then the CALL
	2.	Press [ /select] or [ /select] to choose ON or OFF.		SCREEN submenu.
	2.	Press [ /select] or [ /select] to choose ON or OFF.	2.	Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
	3.	Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system	2.	Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
	3.	Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system	3.	Press [select/ ] . You will hear a
		announces the new setting.	3.	Press [select/ ] . You will hear a
				confirmation tone.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home MaintenanceTroubleshooting PrecautionsWelcome AccessibilityTerminology Used in this Manual Main Phone Features Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview Tone/ key Parts of the HandsetMenu/clear key Redial/pause keyParts of the Answering System Base DCT758 Memory key Tone keyMemo/call rec Hold/intcom/xfer Flash keyUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayIcon Status Description Select To exit the menu and return to standby Press Using the Four-way Function KeyUsing the Handset Menus Standby ScreenEntering Text from Your Handset Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationWall Mounting the Base Installing the Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection Installing the Belt Clip Changing the Dial ModeSelect Basic SetupSetting the Day and Time Selecting a LanguageActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal RingAdding Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsDCX640 DCX700 DCX750 Registering Accessory Handsets Charging Accessory HandsetsResetting Handsets Registering DCX750 HandsetsRegistering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the number for this entry STORE/EDIT no Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetDeleting all the phonebook entries at once Move the cursor to select Copy , and then press select Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers Dual Keypad Model OnlyPress menu/clear Customizing Your PhoneDeleting Base Speed Dial Numbers Changing the Handset BannerRingers Selecting a Ring Tone Handset OnlyActivating AutoTalk Handset only MelodiesActivating Any Key Answer Handset only Answering Using Your PhoneMaking a CallMaking a Call with Base Speed Dial Dual-keypad Base Only Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call with Handset Speed DialUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Call Waiting Using Call Waiting DeluxeDeleting Caller ID Numbers Redial/pause Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record From the dual-keypad base From the handsetAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumePlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferUsing the Clarity Boost Feature Finding a Lost HandsetConferencing Transferring a CallFrom the base From the handset Muting the Ringer One Call Only Using Special FeaturesAnswering a Transferred Call Do Not Disturb All CallsPress mute mute/find hs on Press menu/clear Privacy ModeMuting the Microphone Seven-Digit DialingUsing the DirectLink Communication Feature Making a DirectLink CallExiting DirectLink Communication Xfer/intercom Using the IntercomMaking an Intercom From the base From the handset Answering an IntercomRoom/Baby Monitor Installing the Optional Headset Tone Dialing Switch OverSetting Up the Answering System FeaturesVoice Prompts Handset operation Using the Answering System InterfaceSelecting the Language Base operationSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Day & Time Press menu/clockSelect or Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a GreetingSet, or Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyActivating Call Screening Activating the Message AlertFrom the base From the handset Turning Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Reviewing MessagesScreening Calls Stopping a Recording a ConversationStarting a RecordingOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Recording a Voice MemoTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Command Function Battery Life MaintenanceSpecifications Power FailuresLow Battery Alert Battery Replacement and HandlingChange the Batteries Annually Troubleshooting Clean the Battery ContactsResetting the Handset Changing the Digital Security Code Resetting the Handset Without the BaseCommon Issues Symptom SuggestionTraveling Out of Range Call was placed through a switchboard Liquid Damage Handset Base Precautions Important Safety InstructionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference Cordless Telephone PrivacyTerminal Equipment Radio Equipment One Year Limited Warranty Any key answer IndexDeleting a record Speed dial Memo Remote Operation Card Task Key At Uniden, well take care of youVoice or TTY Having Trouble?Need a part? Help for our Customers with