Uniden DECT4086-4, DECT4086-2, DECT4086-3 Test the Connection, Test Line, Unavailable, Check or

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Test the Connection

Pick up the handset from the base and press talk. The phone should pick up line 1 automatically and change the display to show Talk , and you should hear a dial tone.

When you get a dial tone, make a test call; press End to hang up.

If...

Try...

the base display says

checking the connection between the

Check or you don't hear a

base and the phone jack: make sure

dial tone

the cord is connected to Tel Line 1/2.

you keep hearing a dial

setting line 1 to pulse dialing (see page

tone

6).

there's a lot of noise or

see page 42 for tips on avoiding

static

interference.

the handset display says

resetting the handset (see page 44). If

you have accessory handsets, try using

Unavailable

a different handset for the test call.

 

Test Line 2

Once you can make calls on line 1, make a test call on the second line. Pick up the handset and press the unmarked key under Line2. You should hear a dial tone and the display should show Talk .

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Handset #1

LINE1 MENU LINE2

If...

Try...

the display says

checking the connection

Check or

between the base and the phone

jack: if you have a separate jack

you don't hear a

for each line, make sure the

dial tone

cord is connected to Tel Line 2.

 

you keep

setting line 2 to pulse dialing

hearing a dial

(see page 6).

tone

 

Test any accessory handsets the same way. If you can't get a dial tone or the handset display says Unavailable, try moving the handset closer to the base or resetting it (see page 44).



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Contents Phone Number DECT4086 Series Users GuideWhats in the box? You might also findWhats in the manual? Important Safety InstructionsSet Up the Base Installing Your PhoneAttach the stand Here rst Connect the power and telephone cordsInstall the battery Setup the HandsetsPlace the phone on the wall Try Charge the batteryCheck or Test the ConnectionTest Line UnavailableChanging from Tone to Pulse Dialing Parts of the Base Getting to Know Your PhoneBase keys and how they work During text entry move the cursor to the right Increase the speaker volumeKey name Standby or during a call open the Caller ID listHandset keys and how they work Parts of the HandsetStandby page another station using the intercom Switch a normal call to the speakerphone and backStandby open the redial list Base Icon Handset Icon What it means Reading the DisplaysOn the base On the handsetAnswering system is off it will not answer the phone Answering system status iconsOn the base Using the Soft KeysSoft keys with the phone in standby Soft keys in the main menuCommon soft key descriptions Entering Text on Your Phone To close the menu Using the MenusMenu option Use it to Display. Enter any name up to 10 characters Menu option Use it toSpecial Feature Menus Working with Two Lines Using Your PhoneAssigning a primary line Conferencing two lines together Medium, or High Changing the VolumeUsing the Caller ID and Redial Lists Change When On the base On a handsetStore into PB Using the listsDialing from the CID or redial list Caller ID and redial menu optionsUsing Call Waiting Using Seven-Digit DialingFinding a Lost Handset Using an Optional HeadsetEdit Name Using the PhonebookSetting Up Your Phonebook Creating a new entryEditing an existing entry Copy All One accessory handset to use this multi-station featurePhonebook Menu Options Chain DialingUsing Multi-Station Conference Calling Using Multi-station FeaturesExpanding Your Phone Using Call Transfer Using Privacy ModeFrom the base From a handset Using the Intercom Setting an alarm Using Special FeaturesUsing Do Not Disturb Using the Alarm FeatureTuesday When an alarm ringsResetting the voice message indicator Using Voice Message NotificationRecording your outgoing message Using the Answering SystemSetting Up Your Answering System Switch between the pre-recorded greeting and your greetingTo your messages, press any key on the base Ans. Setup menu optionsDelete your greeting Your new messages. To mute the alert without listeningGetting Your Messages Accessing your system from a handset remote operationHow to operate your answering system Icon Command Name Handset key Base keyScreening Your Calls Remember to make a note of your new security code Using the System While Youre Away from HomeProgramming a security code Dialing in to your systemIf… Try… Solving ProblemsSays Unavailable Announce Only see Noise or Static onO The lLine Weak or Hard To Hear AudioOn 1 handset or in 1 location Here are some hints for when the static isHandset Setup , then select T-coil Status and keep the battery chargedDoes the handset fit in the base cradle? Yes Resetting and Registering HandsetsRegistering a handset Do you have the base the handset is registered to? YesHandset Base Handling Liquid Damage120V AC, 60 Hz Important InformationBase Charger PS-0034 PS-0035Compliance Information FCC Part 15.105b FCC Part 15 informationTerminal equipment Radio equipment RF exposure information574,727 581,598 606,598 650,790 660,269 663,981 671,248