Uniden DECT2085-4WX manual Screening Calls, Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

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Using the Answering System

Screening Calls

If you activate the call screening feature on the base, you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the call (see Activating Call Screening on the Base on page 45). You can always hear callers from the base speaker. To screen an incoming call from the handset speaker:

Press [/Mute] when the system is answering. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call.

To answer the call, press [ /Flash].

To stop screening the call, press [ ].

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.

1)Press [Menu/Select]. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the SECURITY CODE submenu. ) Use the number keypad ([0] through [9]) to enter a two-digit security code (01-99).

3)Press [Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Dialing in to Your Answering System

Notes:

The answering system will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the command waiting mode. To continue playing your messages, press [0] then [2] again within fifteen seconds.

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 DECT2085-4WX Table of Contents Using Your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferMaintenance TroubleshootingPrecautions One Year Limited Warranty Index Remote Operation CardAccessibility WelcomeWhat Exactly does Waterproof Handset Mean? Is the Charging Cradle Waterproof?Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery Activating the waterproof handsetInstalling the Belt Clip Connecting the AC adapterBase Charging the Handsets ChargerDC in 19V jack Connecting to the Phone Line TEL LineChanging the Dial Mode Testing the ConnectionDSL Filter Wall Mounting the Base Installing the Phone Features Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsAny handset or the base Parts of the Phone HandsetWaterproof handset Base Using the Interface Reading the DisplayHandset Standby Base StandbyUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset and Base MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Basic Setup Selecting a LanguagePress Menu/Select Activating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Using the Voice Mail Service Resetting the Voice Message Waiting IndicatorCustomizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Handset onlySelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Activating AutoTalk Handset only Activating Any Key Answer Handset onlyUsing Your Phone Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Making a Call from the PhonebookChain Dialing from the Phonebook Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record What’s This Add or Delete a 1 About?Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-Digit DialingUsing Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset onlyUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a Transferred CallUsing Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an IntercomTone Dialing Switch Over Installing the Optional HeadsetMuting the Microphone Answering an IntercomSetting Up the Answering System Using Handset and Base MenusHandset Operation Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a GreetingSetting the Number of Rings Deleting Your Personal GreetingSelecting the Language for Announcements Setting the Day & Time for Base Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening on the BaseUsing the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Answer on/offReviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to Your Answering SystemUsing the Answering System Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery LifeLow Battery Alert Cleaning the Battery ContactsBattery Replacement and Handling Power Failures Replacing the Waterproof Handset Battery PackTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of RangeLiquid Damage If the waterproof handset falls in waterHandset Base Precautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference Cordless Telephone PrivacyTerminal Equipment 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

DECT2085-4WX specifications

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