Uniden DECT2185 manual Reading the Displays, On the base, On the handset, Icon What it means

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Key name

What it does

(and icon)

 

Speaker (

)

- Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (& back).

Redial/pause

- In standby: open the redial list.

( )

 

- While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.

Block

 

- While the phone is ringing: add the incoming Caller ID

 

information to the call block list (block the call).

 

 

messages/

- In standby: access your answering system.

- During a call: mute the microphone.

mute (

)

- While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call only.

 

 

Reading the Displays

On the base

Status icons

Day and SUN 12:00 AM

time

Caller ID

New CID: 5

count

Answer ON

Answering system status

Message counter

On the handset

Status icons

Time

12:00A Handset #1

CallercountID New CID: 5

Handset banner

The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean. Since the icons appear based on what you're doing with the phone, you won't ever see all of these icons at the same time.

Icon

What it means

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ringer is turned off: this station will not ring when a call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

comes in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have a voice message waiting (see the section titled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Using Voice Message Notification" on page 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Privacy Mode is on: no other station can join your call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speakerphone is on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The microphone is muted, & the caller can't hear you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Handset only) T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you use a T-coil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hearing aid?" on page 24.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Handset only) The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half charged,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) getting low, or 4) empty.



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Contents You might also find DECT2185 Series Users GuideWhats in the box? Important Safety Instructions Whats in the manual?Installing Your Phone Charge the BatteryConnect the Telephone Cord Test the connectionMake a quick test call. Press End to hang up TryGetting to Know Your Phone Parts of the BaseBase keys and how they work Key name What it does IconIncrease the speaker volume Standby turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off seeDuring a call switch to a waiting call Standby page a handset using the intercomParts of the Handset Handset keys and how they workReading the Displays On the baseOn the handset Icon What it meansUsing the Menus Using the Base MenuHandset Setup Ans. Setup Day & Time Global Setup You have the following options from the baseUsing the Handset Menus Handset SetupAns. Setup Global SetupFollow these steps Entering Text on Your PhoneCall Blocking Using Your Phone Changing the VolumeFrom the base SpeakerphoneUsing the Redial List Using Caller ID and Call WaitingWhen On the base On a handset Dialing from the Caller ID listUsing Seven-Digit Dialing Using Call WaitingCaller ID menu options Also prompt you to choose a personal ringUsing the Phonebook Chain DialingPhonebook menu options Phonebook entry optionsUsing Special Features Using Do Not DisturbUsing Call Block Finding a Lost HandsetUsing Voice Message Notification Resetting the voice message indicatorCall Blocking menu options Call block entry optionsUsing Multi-station Features Using Conference CallingUsing Privacy Mode Expanding Your PhoneFrom the base From a handset Using Call TransferUsing the Intercom Using the Answering System Setting Up Your Answering SystemAns. Setup menu options You can set up your answering system from any handsetAccessing your answering system from a handset Getting Your MessagesFrom the base From a handset remote Operation How to operate your answering systemScreening Your Calls Using the System While Youre Away from Home Programming a security codeDialing in to your system With the phone in standby, open the menu from any handsetUnavailable Solving ProblemsIf… Try… Announce Only Adjust the audio toneWeak or Hard To Hear Audio Here are some hints for when the static is Installing a line filter or DSL filterNoise or Static On The Line On 1 handset or in 1 locationResetting and Registering Handsets System Reset menuChanging from Tone to Pulse Dialing Do you have the base the handset is registered to? YesHandset Base Handling Liquid DamageRegistering a handset Important Information Terms Used In This GuideCompliance information FCC Part 15 information One-year Limited Warranty

DECT2185 specifications

The Uniden DECT2185 is a sophisticated cordless phone designed to meet the needs of modern households and small offices. Combining advanced technology with user-friendly features, this telephone is a reliable communication tool that offers an exceptional calling experience.

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The DECT2185 boasts an impressive range of features, including a large and easy-to-read backlit LCD display that makes navigating the phone's menu straightforward, even in low light conditions. This visual clarity is complemented by the phone's intuitive interface, ensuring that users can quickly access their contacts and adjust settings without hassle.

A notable characteristic of the DECT2185 is its ability to store up to 100 phonebook entries, enabling users to keep their most important contacts easily accessible. Furthermore, the phone offers a customizable caller ID function, allowing users to identify incoming calls and manage their communication efficiently.

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The Uniden DECT2185 also includes useful functions such as a speakerphone option, which allows for hands-free communication, and an intercom feature that facilitates communication between handsets within the same unit—ideal for larger homes.

In summary, the Uniden DECT2185 is a versatile cordless phone that combines reliability, advanced technology, and user-friendly features. Its DECT technology, large display, extensive phonebook capacity, noise reduction capabilities, and long battery life make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high-quality communication solution. Whether for personal or professional use, the DECT2185 stands out as a trustworthy option in the realm of cordless telephony.
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