Uniden DCT5280 manual Read this First, 13 to, 18 to

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Read this First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

Step 1 (page 11)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 12)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Step 3 (page 13 to 17)

Then, insert the batteries into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the batteries for 17-20 hours before plugging into the phone line and using the phone. Then set the dial mode.

Step 4 (page 18 to 30)

Finally, set the menu. You can set, for example: clock, CIDCW setting, area code, TAD menu, and Autotalk from the menu.

About the digital security code This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. If you want to change the security code, see page 69.

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Contents Page Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents Welcome Features E L C O M E / F E AT U R E S I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Controls and Functions DCT5280-2 only Display and Icons Icon Status DescriptionAbout Soft Key Function TerminologyN 1 N d s e t L k 3 4 8 9Read this First 13 to18 to Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone Choose the best locationDo the following steps Install the AA batteries into the handset Battery use time per chargeLow battery alert W B a t t e r yCleaning the battery charging contacts Connect the base unitCharging contacts with a dry cloth before Returning the handset to the base to chargeChoose the dialing mode TEL Line jack and to a telephone outletMounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall plate mounting DCT5280 Flow Chart From the standby modeDirectLink soft key From the Talk mode DirectLink Mode Handset SetupAbout the Menu Summary of the Main Menu and SubmenuAnswering Setup AutoTalkGlobal Setup System ResetSetting up the Menu Entering the MenuN 1 DirectLink Mode Handset SetupUsing the DirectLink Mode Setting a Ringer VolumeDistinctive Ringer Setup Setting the AutoTalkSelecting a Ringer Tone Setting the Anykey Answer Setting the BannerAdjusting the LCD Contrast Selecting a LanguageAnswering System Setup Setting a PIN CodeSetting the Ring Time Setting the Record TimeSetting the Message Alert On or Off Setting the Language of your Answering SystemSetting the Call Screen Setting the Answer ModeGlobal Setup Setting Day and TimeSetting Cidcw Setting the Area CodeSystem Reset Setting the Dial ModeReplacing the Base Setting De-register the HandsetMaking and Receiving Calls From the handsetPlacing a Call on Hold From the Base Receiving calls onlyL d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e t N e L d N d s e tRedialing from Standby Mode Redialing from Talk ModeRedialing a Call Deleting a Redial RecordRinger Mute temporarily Mute MicrophoneWith the handset L kTone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out-of-RangeClarity Booster O s t e r C o r d i n g L l e rIntercom/ Call Transfer Feature When speaking on the handsetWhen speaking on the base Way ConferencingFlash and Call Waiting New Message LEDPhonebook O r e / E d i t N a m e M o v i e s O r e / E d i t N o 0 7 3 0 3 4 5S t i n c t i v e R i n g N o S e l e c t n I c k e r E e d D i a l S e l e c t n D 1 E m p t ySteps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name Viewing the Phonebook O n e b o o kA r c h O r e S T O R E A r c hMaking Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby ModeFrom Talk Mode Speed DialingChain Dialing L e t e M e m o r y ? Y e sEditing the Stored Data You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature Caller IDN e I t h DateViewing the Caller ID List Deleting Information from the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID messageDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Using the Caller ID Message List Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/CancellationCalling a party from the Caller ID list Storing Caller ID messages in the PhonebookCall Waiting Deluxe Features Features Integrated Answering DeviceSetting up your Answering System Setting your outgoing message GreetingTurning the Answering System On/Off Pre-recorded messageSetting the base ringer volume Choosing between the two outgoing messagesDeleting an outgoing message Adjusting the speaker volume level Using the menu modeSetting the Time Setting a PIN codeSetting the ring time Selecting the message record timeAnnounce only feature Setting the message alertTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Setting the call screen Selecting the languageScreening a call Using your Answering System Playing your messagesRepeating a message Skipping a message Deleting a messageVoice memo Recording a conversationFrom the base Remote access away from home Remote OperationRemote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Connecting the Charger Expanding Your PhoneUsing the DirectLink Mode To enter the DirectLink mode e SeeRegister the Handset DirectLink call N 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D eD i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1 R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t #Intercom/Call Transfer Feature IntercomFrom handset to handset or to the base I n t e r c o m N d s e tCall Transfer Feature Replacing the BaseL d , t o A n s f e r Installing the Beltclip Headset InstallationChanging the Digital Security Code To attach the beltclipMaintenance Battery replacement and handlingPower Failure Battery Information General InformationAC Adapter Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionMake sure the base unit is plugged Liquid Damage Case ActionHandset BaseE C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y R E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Index Answering systemRemote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask At Uniden, we’ll take care of you Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase