Uniden DCT5280 manual Setting up the Phone, Choose the best location, Do the following steps

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If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location	C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset	D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 76. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

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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 DescriptionN 1 N d s e t About Soft Key FunctionTerminology L k 3 4 8 918 to Read this First13 to Checking the Package Contents Do the following steps Setting up the PhoneChoose the best location Low battery alert Install the AA batteries into the handsetBattery use time per charge W B a t t e r yCharging contacts with a dry cloth before Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base unit 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 DirectLink soft key DCT5280 Flow ChartFrom the standby mode From the Talk mode About the Menu DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Summary of the Main Menu and SubmenuAnswering Setup AutoTalkGlobal Setup System ResetN 1 Setting up the MenuEntering the Menu Using the DirectLink Mode DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Setting a Ringer VolumeSelecting a Ringer Tone Distinctive Ringer SetupSetting the AutoTalk Adjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the Anykey AnswerSetting the Banner Selecting a LanguageSetting the Ring Time Answering System SetupSetting a PIN Code Setting the Record TimeSetting the Call Screen Setting the Message Alert On or OffSetting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Answer ModeSetting Cidcw Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting the Area CodeReplacing the Base Setting System ResetSetting the Dial Mode De-register the HandsetMaking and Receiving Calls From the handsetL d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e t Placing a Call on HoldFrom the Base Receiving calls only N e L d N d s e tRedialing a Call Redialing from Standby ModeRedialing from Talk Mode Deleting a Redial RecordWith the handset Ringer Mute temporarilyMute Microphone L kClarity Booster Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out-of-Range O s t e r C o r d i n g L l e rWhen speaking on the base Intercom/ Call Transfer FeatureWhen speaking on the handset Way ConferencingFlash and Call Waiting New Message LEDPhonebook S 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 O r e / E d i t N a m e M o v i e sO r e / E d i t N o 0 7 3 0 3 4 5 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 A r c h O r e S T O R E Viewing the PhonebookO n e b o o k A r c hFrom Talk Mode Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode Speed DialingEditing the Stored Data Chain DialingL e t e M e m o r y ? Y e s N e I t h You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureCaller ID DateViewing the Caller ID List Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting a Caller ID message Calling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID Message ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Storing Caller ID messages in the PhonebookCall Waiting Deluxe Features Features Integrated Answering DeviceTurning the Answering System On/Off Setting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message Greeting Pre-recorded messageDeleting an outgoing message Setting the base ringer volumeChoosing between the two outgoing messages Adjusting the speaker volume level Using the menu modeSetting the Time Setting a PIN codeSetting the ring time Selecting the message record timeTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Announce only featureSetting the message alert Screening a call Setting the call screenSelecting the language Repeating a message Using your Answering SystemPlaying your messages Skipping a message Deleting a messageFrom the base Voice memoRecording a conversation Remote access away from home Remote OperationRemote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Connecting the Charger Expanding Your PhoneRegister the Handset Using the DirectLink ModeTo enter the DirectLink mode e See D i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1 DirectLink callN 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D e R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t #From handset to handset or to the base Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom I n t e r c o m N d s e tL d , t o A n s f e r Call Transfer FeatureReplacing the Base Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation To attach the beltclipPower Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement and handling AC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionMake sure the base unit is plugged Handset Liquid DamageCase Action 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