Uniden DCT7585, DCT7085 manual Terminology Used in this Manual

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Terminology Used in this Manual

 

This phone system is expandable:

Accessory

one base supports a total of four

handsets. The accessory handset is

Handset

a handset that is compatible with

 

 

this model.

 

 

Base

The main part of the phone that

connects to your phone line and lets

 

you make and receive calls.

 

 

 

Caller ID is available from your

CID

telephone provider. With this

service, you can see the name and

 

 

number of incoming callers.

 

 

CW Deluxe

Call Waiting Deluxe is offered by

your telephone provider. This

or Call

service gives you different options

Waiting

when you have a waiting call. See

Deluxe

Using Call Waiting Deluxe on page

 

33.

 

 

 

Caller ID on Call Waiting is available

CID/CW or

from your telephone provider. With

this service, you can see incoming

CIDCW

caller information while on another

 

 

call.

 

 

 

A cradle that comes with an

Charger

accessory handset and charges the

handset battery. It connects to

 

power but does not connect to a

 

phone line.

 

 

DirectLink™

If you have accessory handsets on

your system, you can use two

 

handsets as 2-way radios.

 

 

 

Apply to registered handsets and the

 

base. If you change something

Global

under the global menu, you change

it for all registered handsets and the

settings

base. Only one handset can change

 

 

global settings at a time, and the

 

phone must be in standby.

 

 

Standby

The handset is not in use. If it is off

the cradle, no line has been

 

activated. No dial tone is present.

 

 

Station

Any handset or the base.

 

 

Talk

A telephone line has been activated

on the handset or the base, enabling

 

a dial tone.

 

 

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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 Main Phone Features Answering System 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 keyUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayIcon 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 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 Changing the Dial Mode Installing the Belt ClipSelecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day and Time SelectActivating Personal Ring Activating the Key Touch ToneAdding Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsDCX640 DCX700 DCX750 Charging Accessory Handsets Registering Accessory HandsetsResetting Handsets Registering DCX750 HandsetsRegistering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter 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 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 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 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 HoldConferencing Transferring a CallFrom 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/clearUsing the DirectLink Communication Feature Making a DirectLink CallExiting 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 HeadsetSetting Up the Answering System FeaturesVoice Prompts Base operation Using the Answering System InterfaceSelecting the Language Handset operationSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Day & Time Press menu/clockSelect or Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a 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 aOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Recording a Voice MemoTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Command Function Power Failures MaintenanceSpecifications Battery LifeLow Battery Alert Battery Replacement and HandlingChange the Batteries Annually Troubleshooting Clean the Battery ContactsResetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Digital Security CodeCommon 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 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