Uniden DCT5280 manual I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E

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Step 1 Charging the Batteries

INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES

Remove the cover.

Install the batteries, observing the correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base.

You must charge the batteries Note: continuously for 17-20 hours

before using the phone.

Step 2 Connecting

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset batteries are fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting the Dial Mode” on page 30.

Step 3 Using the Phone

TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS

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MENU	CID RDL PB

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Global Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CIDCW”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CW On/CWDX On”, “CW On/CWDX Off”, or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then the OK soft key.

TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select

“Handset Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Language”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to choose a Language, then the OK soft key.

Step 4 Setting up Answering System

TO TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF

Each time ans on is pressed, the answering mode is switched between On and Off.

TO SET GREETING MESSAGE

Press and hold greeting.

Start recording your message. Position yourself as near to the base as possible.

When finished, press greeting

or .

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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 Icon Status Description Display and IconsL k 3 4 8 9 About Soft Key FunctionTerminology N 1 N d s e t13 to Read this First18 to Checking the Package Contents Choose the best location Setting up the PhoneDo the following steps W B a t t e r y Install the AA batteries into the handsetBattery use time per charge Low battery alertReturning the handset to the base to charge Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base unit Charging contacts with a dry cloth beforeTEL Line jack and to a telephone outlet Choose the dialing modeStandard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a WallDirect wall plate mounting From the standby mode DCT5280 Flow ChartDirectLink soft key From the Talk mode Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu DirectLink ModeHandset Setup About the MenuAutoTalk Answering SetupSystem Reset Global SetupEntering the Menu Setting up the MenuN 1 Setting a Ringer Volume DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Using the DirectLink ModeSetting the AutoTalk Distinctive Ringer SetupSelecting a Ringer Tone Selecting a Language Setting the Anykey AnswerSetting the Banner Adjusting the LCD ContrastSetting the Record Time Answering System SetupSetting a PIN Code Setting the Ring TimeSetting the Answer Mode Setting the Message Alert On or OffSetting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Call ScreenSetting the Area Code Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting CidcwDe-register the Handset System ResetSetting the Dial Mode Replacing the Base SettingFrom the handset Making and Receiving CallsN e L d N d s e t Placing a Call on HoldFrom the Base Receiving calls only L d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e tDeleting a Redial Record Redialing from Standby ModeRedialing from Talk Mode Redialing a CallL k Ringer Mute temporarilyMute Microphone With the handsetO s t e r C o r d i n g L l e r Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out-of-Range Clarity BoosterWay Conferencing Intercom/ Call Transfer FeatureWhen speaking on the handset When speaking on the baseNew Message LED Flash and Call WaitingPhonebook E e d D i a l S e l e c t n D 1 E m p t y 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 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 rSteps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name A r c h Viewing the PhonebookO n e b o o k A r c h O r e S T O R ESpeed Dialing Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode From Talk ModeL e t e M e m o r y ? Y e s Chain DialingEditing the Stored Data Date You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureCaller ID N e I t hViewing the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Using the Caller ID Message ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Calling a party from the Caller ID listCall Waiting Deluxe Features Integrated Answering Device FeaturesPre-recorded message Setting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message Greeting Turning the Answering System On/OffChoosing between the two outgoing messages Setting the base ringer volumeDeleting an outgoing message Using the menu mode Adjusting the speaker volume levelSetting a PIN code Setting the TimeSelecting the message record time Setting the ring timeSetting the message alert Announce only featureTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Selecting the language Setting the call screenScreening a call Playing your messages Using your Answering SystemRepeating a message Deleting a message Skipping a messageRecording a conversation Voice memoFrom the base Remote Operation Remote access away from homeRemote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Expanding Your Phone Connecting the ChargerTo enter the DirectLink mode e See Using the DirectLink ModeRegister the Handset R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t # DirectLink callN 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D e D i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1I n t e r c o m N d s e t Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom From handset to handset or to the baseReplacing the Base Call Transfer FeatureL d , t o A n s f e r To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Changing the Digital Security CodeBattery replacement and handling MaintenancePower Failure General Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Symptom Suggestion TroubleshootingMake sure the base unit is plugged Base Liquid DamageCase Action HandsetE 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 Answering system IndexRemote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of you