Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Using the Four-way Function Key, Using the Menus

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Using the Four-way Function Key

Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of

abutton.

•Press the left side of the key to open the phonebook.

•Press the right side of the key to open the Caller ID list.

•Press the top of the key to increase the ringer volume (while the phone is in standby) or speaker volume (while you are on a call).

•Press the bottom of the key to decrease the ringer volume (while the phone is in standby) or speaker volume (while you are on a call).

Open the phonebook

Four-way Function Key

Increase the volume

Decrease the volume

Open the Caller ID list

Using the Interface

Using the Menus

The menus for the handset and the base work in the same way:

•To open the menu, press the Menu/Select key.

•The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which menu item is currently highlighted. Use on the four- way function key to move the cursor up and to move the cursor down.

•To select the highlighted option, press Menu/Select.

•To go back to the previous screen, press left on the four-way function key.

•To exit the menu on the handset, press eND.

•To exit the menu on the base, press .

•If you don’t press any keys for thirty seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. (When setting the day and time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.)

•For Ans. Setup, Global Setup and Register Handset (base only) menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base. If you have multiple bases, be sure to select the correct base before changing the menu options.

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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 modeAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple BasesSelecting the base Features Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone 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 EntriesCustomizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone During a Power Failure Using Your PhoneActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Making and Receiving CallsCall AnsweringSwitching to the 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 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID NumbersUsing Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record 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 intercomTone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceSetting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsDeleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce only Activating the Message AlertActivating the Base Call Screen Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset 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 handlingTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem 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