Uniden DCT738 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

ahandset

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 dialpad.) 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 Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker VolumeUsing the Answering System TroubleshootingPrecautions Welcome AccessibilityBase Terminology Used in this ManualMain Phone Features Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview Xfer/intercom key Parts of the HandsetUse LED Flash key Find hs key find Parts of the Answering System BaseUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayIcon Status Description Standby Screen Using the Four-way Function KeyUsing the Handset Menus Four-way Volume Redial Function key a Number downEntering Text from Your Handset AD-800 AC adapter Installing the PhoneChoosing the Best Location Wall Mounting the BaseFollow the steps below to install the handset battery Installing the BatteryConnecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection Changing the Dial Mode Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day and Time Setting the day and time, the phone will exit the menuActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal RingAdding Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsDCX640 DCX700 DCX750 DCX730 Registering Accessory Handsets Charging Accessory HandsetsResetting Handsets Registering DCX730 or DCX750 HandsetsRegistering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookSpeed Dial No Selectn SPD1Empty 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 Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner. Press menu/clear Melodies Selecting a Ring Tone Handset OnlyActivating Any Key Answer Handset only Activating AutoTalk Handset onlyUsing Your Phone Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Chain dialing from the PhonebookUsing 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 Redialing a Number Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeFinding a Lost Handset Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Using the Clarity Boost FeatureUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on HoldConferencing Flash or Transferring a CallAnswering a Transferred Call From the base From the handsetMuting the Microphone Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb All Calls Muting the Ringer One Call OnlySeven-Digit Dialing Privacy ModeUsing the DirectLink Communication Feature Making a DirectLink CallExiting DirectLink Communication Using the Intercom Making an Intercom From the base From the handsetIntercom Room/Baby Monitor Tone Dialing Switch Over Setting Up the Answering System FeaturesVoice Prompts Handset operation Using the Answering System InterfaceSelecting the Language Base operationPress /select or /select until Setting the Number of RingsSelect or Select until you Setting the Day & TimeSelect or Select until Select or Select until you Press selectSelecting a Greeting Recording a Personal GreetingDeleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce OnlyActivating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningPress /select or /select to choose Select or /select Turning On Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Reviewing MessagesScreening Calls Recording a Conversation Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Recording a Voice MemoTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Page 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 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 Memo Memo Remote Operation Card Remote access Away from homeTask At Uniden, we’ll take care of you