Uniden DECT1580 manual Activating the Message Alert, Activating the Base Call Screen

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Setting Up the Answering System

Activating the Message Alert

The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every fifteen seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert:

1)Press Menu/Select.

2)Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Message Alert submenu.

3)Move the cursor to select On or Off.

4)Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Activating the Base Call Screen

With the call screen feature, you can listen to callers as they leave a message without answering the call.

1)Press Menu/Select.

2)Select the Ans. Setup menu and then the Call Screen submenu.

3)Move the cursor to select On or Off.

4)Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Contents DECT1580 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 TransferTroubleshooting Using the Answering SystemWall Mounting the Base Maintenance PrecautionsAccessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery RED BlackTo the base Connecting the AC adapterTo the DCX150 charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection Changing the dial mode Press MENU/SELECTRegistering accessory handsets Adding accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Answering system features FeaturesGetting to Know Your New Phone Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDFind key Charge LEDStandby Using the InterfaceReading the Display During a callUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuEntering Text from Your Handset Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language Activating Personal Ring 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 NumberEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallChain dialing from the phonebook Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingRedialing a Number Using Call WaitingDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil ModePlacing 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 intercomMuting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch OverAnswering an intercom Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorRecording a Personal Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemSelecting a Greeting To keep this greeting Do nothing Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsDeleting Your Personal Greeting For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call ScreenTurning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemFrom the base From the handset Command Use it to Remote Operation from the HandsetReviewing 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 Wall Mounting the Base Wall plateRemoving the wall-mount bracket Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Weak or Hard to Hear Audio Noise or Static on the LineResetting the Handset Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filterResetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of RangeLiquid Damage Handset BasePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To KnowPrecautions Terminal equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Radio equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Index HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key Memo Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT