Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Testing the Connection

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Testing the Connection

Pick up the handset from the cradle and press TALK/FLASH. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should show Talk.

What if I can’t hear a dial tone?

Check the telephone cord connection on the base.

What if the display doesn’t show Talk?

• Check the battery pack connection in the handset.

• Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.

• Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the . DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet.

• Try resetting the handset (see page 59).

Make a quick test call, and then press END to hang up.

What if there is a lot of static?

Check the sources of interference described in Choosing the

Best Location (see page 6): is the base near any of those?

What if the call doesn’t go through?

Try changing the dialing mode (see the next section).

Note: Make sure you can get a dial tone on any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone.

Installing the Phone

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker VolumePrecautions Using the Answering SystemMaintenance TroubleshootingWelcome AccessibilityChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneRED Black Installing the BatteryCharging the Handset Connecting the Base Installing Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial modeExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple BasesSelecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualNew message LED Parts of the HandsetAnswer ON/OFF key Parts of the BaseReading the Display Using the InterfaceUsing the Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Phone For Canadian models Choose English or Français French Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time Selecting a LanguageActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyEnter the number for this entry Edit Number Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Enter the name for this entry Edit NameEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Deleting all Phonebook EntriesSelecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating Any Key Answer Using Your PhoneDuring a Power Failure Activating AutoTalkAnswering Making and Receiving CallsMaking CallChain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the 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 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID NumbersDeleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeActivating T-Coil Mode Adjusting the Audio ToneConferencing Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Placing a Call on HoldAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallMaking an intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Using the IntercomAnswering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceSelecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Number of RingsSelecting the Language for Announcements Activating the Base Call Screen Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert From the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Remote Operation from the Handset Command Use it toReviewing Messages Dialing in to your answering system Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from HomeIf you want to Press Wall Wall Mounting the BaseWall plate Wall Mounting the BaseBattery life MaintenanceSpecifications Battery InformationBattery replacement and handling Power FailuresLow battery alert Cleaning the charging contactsWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Unavailable Speaker during call screening Noise or Static on the Line Weak or Hard to Hear AudioInstalling a telephone line filter or DSL filter Resetting the HandsetResetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsHandset Base Liquid DamageRechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning PrecautionsFCC Wants You To Know Important Safety InstructionsPrecautions Radio equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Terminal equipmentHandset IndexPIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTaskKey One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT