Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Terminology Used in this Manual, Manual Conventions

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Terminology Used in this Manual

	Accessory	Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another
	Handsets	phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 13 for compatible handsets.
	Base	The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
	Charging	A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack.
	cradle	It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.
	CID	Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
		With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.

	CID/CW	Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your telephone provider.
		With this service, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user.

		Any settings that apply to all registered handsets and the base.
	Global	These features are available by selecting “Global Setup” or “Day & Time” in the handset menu. Only one
		handset can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being
	Settings
		used. If you have multiple bases, the different bases have each global settings; select the base before

		changing the global setting (see Selecting the base on page 15).
	Standby	The handset and the base are not in use. (It doesn’t matter whether the handset is in the cradle: the TALK/
		FLASH or		on the handset or			on the base hasn’t been pressed or the base corded handset hasn’t


		been picked up from the base, and there is no dial tone.)
	Station	Any registered handset or the base.
	Talk	A dial tone has been enabled, so you can dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:

•Bold italic text indicates a key or button on the phone

•Italic text indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages

•lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone

•ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charging cradle

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Getting to Know Your New Phone

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Contents DECT1588 Series Table of Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferMaintenance Using the Answering SystemTroubleshooting PrecautionsWelcome 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 Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberEditing 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 During a Power Failure Using Your PhoneActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Making and Receiving CallsCall AnsweringChain 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 Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeActivating T-Coil Mode Adjusting the Audio ToneFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallPrivacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an 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 Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Wall Mounting the BaseWall plate Wall Mounting the BaseSpecifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingWhen 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 Cordless telephone privacy Radio interferenceTerminal equipment Radio equipmentHandset IndexPIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTaskKey One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT