Uniden DECT2080 manual Terminology Used in this Manual, Manual Conventions

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Terminology Used in this Manual

Standby

The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present.

CID

Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.

With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.

 

CID/CW or

Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your Telephone provider.

CIDCW

With this service, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user.

Base

The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.

Charger

A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery.

It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.

 

Accessory

Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another

Handsets

phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 19 for Compatible Handsets.

 

This term relates to feature settings that will apply to all registered handsets and the base.

Global

These features are available by selecting "GLOBAL SETUP" in the handset menu. Only one handset can

change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used. If you

Settings

have multiple bases, the different bases have each global settings; select the base before changing the global

 

 

setting (see Selecting the Base on page 21).

Talk

A telephone line has been activated on the handset or base, enabling a dial tone.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:

Bold text with “[ ]” indicates a key or button on the phone

ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages

lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone

ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charger

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Contents DECT2080 DECT2882 Series Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using Your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferTroubleshooting PrecautionsOne Year Limited Warranty Index Remote Operation Card Accessibility WelcomeTerminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsFeatures Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview New message LED Parts of the PhoneHandset Clear/Int’com keyBase Using the Interface Reading the DisplayStandby During a call Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenusEntering Text from Your Handset Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery Installing the Belt Clip Connecting the Base and Charging the HandsetConnecting to the Phone Line Changing the Dial ModeTesting the Connection Wall Mounting the Base Activating Personal Ring Basic SetupSelecting a Language For US modelsActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating the Caller ID Phonebook MatchExpanding Your Phone Adding Accessory HandsetsCharging Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsRegistering Accessory Handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the Handset to Another BaseSelecting the Base Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Finding a Phonebook Entry Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Customizing Your Phone Using the Voice Mail ServiceResetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Activating AutoTalkActivating Any Key Answer Using Your Phone Chain Dialing from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Press Menu/SelectUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Call Waiting Deleting Caller ID NumbersRedialing a Number Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferAdjusting the Audio Tone Placing a Call on HoldConferencing Transferring a CallAnswering a Transferred Call Using the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an IntercomSeven-Digit Dialing Muting the Ringer One call onlyMuting the Microphone Answering an IntercomTone Dialing Switch Over Line Mode Setup Base onlyInstalling the Optional Headset Setting Up the Answering System Using the Answering System Setup MenusRecording a Personal Greeting Selecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal GreetingSelecting the Language Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Day & TimeSetting the Record Time or Announce only Activating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off  Press Menu/SelectReviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Replacement and Handling Battery Life Cleaning the Battery ContactsLow Battery Alert Power FailuresTroubleshooting Resetting the HandsetResetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of RangeCommon Issues Symptom SuggestionWeak or Hard to Hear Audio Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter Noise or Static on the LineLiquid Damage Handset BasePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Terminal Equipment Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy Radio EquipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required forIndex PIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTaskKey 953,118 Visit OUR Website AT