Uniden ELBT 585 owner manual Recording a phone conversation, Screening Calls

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Recording a phone conversation

You can record a phone conversation with your handset or base. The conversation has to last more than two seconds and less than ten minutes. During a conversation, press menu/select. Use the up/down key to select Call Record. The handset or the base sounds a confirmation tone that can be heard by both parties and displays Recording a call. When you want to stop recording, press menu/select and select Call Record again.

Screening Calls

You can screen calls from the base: just let the answering machine answer the call and listen to the caller leave a message. Answer the phone if you want to talk to

the caller. To mute the call screen, press

.

If you turn on the call screen feature (see page 68), you can also screen calls from the handset. Let the answering machine answer the call, then press the volume up key. If you want to talk to the caller, just press talk/flash, or /flash on the base and the answering machine will stop recording. To mute the call screen, press end.

note

•If the recording memory is full,

Unavailable appears

in the display. You can not record a conversation until you clear some messages from the memory.

•Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines.

•You can not record intercom conversations.

•Only one handset can screen calls at a time. If another handset is screening the call, you'll just hear a beep when you try to screen the call, too.

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Contents Series Owners Manual Contents Features WelcomeAccessibility TerminologyControls & Functions 28 29 30 31 Setting up the Phone For maximum rangeBattery Backup Feature Install the power backup battery in the baseInstall the rechargeable battery pack Low battery alert Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base and charge the handset Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mountingExpanding Your Phone Backwards/Forwards CompatibilityConnect the expansion handsets charger Register the ELX500 expansion handset to main base Installing the Holster Changing the Digital Security CodeOptional Headset Installation Installing Unidens Cordless Telephone Customization ToolTo PC To the USB jack Sub-LCD Using the InterfaceExample of the standby mode display Handset BaseDisplay Icons Icon DescriptionSoft Key Function Standby modeTalk mode HandsetPress menu/select Entering text Main Menu Options Your phone has various main menu optionsLCD Contrast For Base System Setup MenuSystem Setup Handset or BaseAny Key Answer Handset only Banner Display Handset onlyKey Touch Tone Unique ID Handset only Call PrivacyLanguage For Base Global Setup Date and TimeCall Waiting Area CodeDial Mode Setting the Ringer Options Ringer ToneVibrate All Handset Only Unique Ring Base OnlyStoring Ringer Tones Call Vibrate Handset OnlyCustomize Your Own Distinctive Ringer Tones Handset Only Playing the Ringer Changing Ringer NameDelete Ringer Display Settings Handset OnlyWallpaper Handset Only Color Scheme Handset Only LCD Contrast for the HandsetAnimation Type Handset only Language for the HandsetUsing the Bluetooth Feature Registering the bluetooth headsetUsing the Bluetooth Feature 3 Turning Bluetooth on or OFF Viewing Paired HeadsetsTo reconnect the Bluetooth Headset Viewing Property of the HandsetDe-register the Bluetooth Headset From the Handset Using Your PhoneMaking Calls From the Handset Speakerphone From the baseHanging Up Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallReceiving a call/AutoTalk set to OFF From the baseMoving out of range Call WaitingCall Waiting Deluxe ConferenceJoining a Conference Call Placing a Call on HoldConferencing From the base Redialing Calls Deleting Redial RecordsAdjusting the base speaker volume Adjusting Base Ringer and Speaker VolumesAdjusting the base ringer volume Using the Handset Volume Setting Menu Ear speakerAudio Tone MuteMute the Microphone Find Handset Tone Dialing Switch OverPrivacy Mode Reminder Handset only Scheduling a reminderEditing and deleting reminders Using the Phonebook Creating and Editing Phonebook EntriesNumber Unique RingSpeed Dial Unique Display Handset onlyPhonebook Group Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Storing and Editing Numbers from the Dial OperationCopying phonebook entries to another handset or base Managing the PhonebookDeleting phonebook entries Checking the number of stored entries Changing the sorting orderMaking Calls with the Phonebook Using the Speed DialNaming phonebook groups Caller ID Features Using the Caller ID ListDeleting Caller ID numbers If you want to see how many Caller ID numbers are storedFeatures Answering MachineSetting Up the Answering Machine Security CodeRing Time Record TimeCall Screen Message AlertLanguage Choosing a greeting From the base Setting Your Outgoing GreetingRecording a greeting From the base Using the Answering Machine Turning On the Answering MachineReviewing Messages From the base From the handset Recording a phone conversation Screening CallsDo Not Disturb DND Recording a voice memoRemote Operation Function Multi-Handset Features Using DirectLink ModeUsing Room/Baby Monitor Room/Baby MonitorIntercom Answering an intercomTransferring a Call Answering a transferPower Failure Battery replacement and handlingAC Adapter Information Battery InformationGeneral Information Troubleshooting Symptom SuggestionTroubleshooting 8 Bluetooth Trouble Shooting Features from anotherDe-register the Handset System ResetReplacing the Base Setting Liquid Damage Case ActionPrecautions One Year Limited Warranty Terminal Equipment Index Cwdx Color Scheme ConferenceD E X 9 Memo Memo Memo Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key At Uniden, well take care of you Register Online Today