Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Welcome	5
Accessibility	5
Installing the Phone	6
Choosing the Best Location	6
Installing the Battery	7
Charging the Handset	8
Connecting the Base	9
Connecting to the Phone Line	10
Testing the Connection	11
Changing the dial mode	12
Expanding Your Phone	13
Adding accessory handsets	13
Registering accessory handsets	13
Using Multiple Bases	14
Registering the handset to another base	14
Selecting the base	15
Getting to Know Your New Phone	16
Features	16
Answering system features	16
Terminology Used in this Manual	17
Manual Conventions	17
Parts of the Handset	18

Parts of the Base	19
Using the Interface	20
Reading the Display	20
Using the Four-way Function Key	21
Using the Menus	21
Entering Text from Your Phone	22
Basic Setup	23
Selecting a Language	23
Setting the Day & Time	23
Activating Personal Ring (Handset only)	24
Activating the Key Touch Tone	24
Setting Up the Phonebook	25
Creating Phonebook Entries	25
Finding a Phonebook Entry	26
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry	26
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook	27
Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry	27
Deleting all Phonebook Entries	28
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station	28
Customizing Your Handsets	29
Changing the Handset Banner	29

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Contents DECT1588 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 SystemMaintenance PrecautionsAccessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery RED BlackCharging the Handset Connecting the Base Connecting to the Phone Line InstallingTesting the Connection Changing the dial mode Press MENU/SELECTExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDParts of the Base Answer ON/OFF keyUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchActivating Personal Ring Handset only 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 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 StationSelecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating AutoTalk Using Your PhoneDuring a Power Failure Activating Any Key AnswerCall Making and Receiving CallsMaking 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 Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingDeleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number 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 intercomAnswering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorSelecting 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 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 WallWall Mounting the Base Wall plateBattery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Unavailable Speaker during call screening 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 equipmentIndex HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTaskKey One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT