Uniden DCT7085, DCT7585 manual Using the Answering System, Turning Your Answering System On and Off

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Using the Answering System

Turning Your Answering System On and Off

	From the base		From the handset
	1.	With the phone in standby, press	1.	With the phone in standby, press [select/ ] .
		[on/off].		REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION
	2.	The system announces "Answering		appears on the display, and the answering system
	2.	The system announces "Answering		announces the number of new and old messages.
		System is on" and plays the current		announces the number of new and old messages.
Turning		System is on" and plays the current	2.	Press [6] at any time during the announcement.
Turning		greeting.	2.	Press [6] at any time during the announcement.
On	3.	The message counter displays the	3. The system announces "Answering System is on"
	3.	The message counter displays the	3. The system announces "Answering System is on"
		number of messages stored in		and plays the current greeting message.
		memory. If the counter flashes, then
		you have new messages waiting.

	1.	With the phone in standby, press	1. With the phone in standby, press [select/ ] .
		[on/off].		REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION
Turning	2.	The phone announces "Answering		appears on the display, and the answering system
Turning	2.	The phone announces "Answering		announces the number of new and old messages.
Off		System is off."	2. Press [9] at any time during the announcement.
	3.	The message counter LED is no	2. Press [9] at any time during the announcement.
	3.	The message counter LED is no		The system announces "Answering System is off."
		longer illuminated.		The system announces "Answering System is off."
		longer illuminated.

Reviewing Messages

The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. When you have new messages, the message counter and the new message LED on the handset flash. The answering system plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. You can review your messages from the base or from the handset:

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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 TransferTroubleshooting Away from Home MaintenancePrecautions Operating the Answering System While You AreWelcome AccessibilityTerminology Used in this Manual Product Overview Main Phone FeaturesAnswering System Features Menu/clear key Parts of the HandsetRedial/pause key Tone/ keyParts of the Answering System Base DCT758 Memo/call rec Tone keyHold/intcom/xfer Flash key Memory keyIcon Status Description Using the InterfaceReading the Display Using the Handset Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyStandby Screen Select To exit the menu and return to standby PressEntering Text from Your Handset Wall Mounting the Base Installing the PhoneChoosing the Best Location Installing 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 SetupSelecting a Language SelectActivating 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 PhonebookEnter the number for this entry STORE/EDIT no 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 Move the cursor to select Copy , and then press select Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers Dual Keypad Model OnlyDeleting Base Speed Dial Numbers Customizing Your PhoneChanging the Handset Banner Press menu/clearActivating AutoTalk Handset only Selecting a Ring Tone Handset OnlyMelodies RingersActivating Any Key Answer Handset only Making a Using Your PhoneCall AnsweringMaking a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call with Handset Speed Dial Making a Call with Base Speed Dial Dual-keypad Base OnlyMaking 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 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 HoldFrom the base From the handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a Transferred Call Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb All Calls Muting the Ringer One Call OnlyMuting the Microphone Privacy ModeSeven-Digit Dialing Press mute mute/find hs on Press menu/clearExiting DirectLink Communication Using the DirectLink Communication FeatureMaking a DirectLink Call Making an Intercom From the base From the handset Using the IntercomAnswering an Intercom Xfer/intercomRoom/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 operationSetting the Number of Rings Select or Setting the Day & TimePress menu/clock Set, or Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyActivating Call Screening Activating the Message AlertFrom the base From the handset Turning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemReviewing Messages TurningScreening Calls Starting a Recording a ConversationRecording Stopping aTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from HomeRecording a Voice Memo Command Function 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 Call was placed through a switchboard Liquid Damage Handset Base Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy One Year Limited Warranty Any key answer IndexDeleting a record Speed dial Memo Remote Operation Card Task Key At Uniden, well take care of youNeed a part? Help for our Having Trouble?Customers with Voice or TTY