Uniden DECT3080 manual Screening Calls, Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

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Using the Answering System

Screening Calls

From the base		From the handset
• While the system is taking the message, simply		• While the systems is recording the message, press .
listen to the caller over the base speaker. (You		[ /mute]. If another handset is screening a call, you will
need to activate the base call screen feature in		hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call.
advance. See page 46.)		• To answer the call and speak to the caller, press [ /flash].
• To mute the call screen and allow the caller to		• To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue
continue leaving the message, press [	].	leaving the message, press [		] or return the handset to the


		cradle.

Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on the base.

Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home

When you are away from home, you can operate your answering system with any touch-tone telephone.

Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)

To operate your answering system when you are away from home, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80.

) Press [Select/menu].

2)Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the SECURITY CODE submenu.

3)Use the number keypad ([0] through [9]) to enter a two-digit security code (01-99).

4)Press [Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Dialing in to your answering system

Note: If you enter an incorrect security code/PIN three times, you will hear a beep and the answering system will return to standby.

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Contents DECT3080 Series Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferMaintenance Setting Up the Answering SystemUsing the Answering System TroubleshootingAccessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery To the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection Press Select/menu Installing the Belt ClipChanging the dial mode Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset + key Parts of the BaseCharge LED Key delete KeyDuring a call Using the InterfaceReading the Handset Display Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuEntering Text from Your Handset Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time Press Select/menuActivating Personal Settings Activating the Key Touch ToneEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberFinding a Phonebook Entry Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal RingDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetSelecting a Ringer Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Color Scheme Activating AutoTalkActivating Any Key Answer Adjusting the Display LCD Contrast WallpaperUsing Your Phone Chain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingDeleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyHandset Speaker Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Base SpeakerPlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an intercomAnswering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceInstalling the Optional Headset Selecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting To keep this greeting Do nothing Deleting Your Personal GreetingSelecting the Language for Announcements For US modelsSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call ScreenFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Reviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Then Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues When you have this Try Resetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of RangeLiquid Damage Handset BaseImportant Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning 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 Visit OUR Website AT