Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Precautions, Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

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Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

•This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.

•The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

•Nickel and Cadmium are a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

•Do not short-circuit the battery.

•Do not charge the rechargeable battery pack used in

this equipment with in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery pack as specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the battery pack or cause the battery pack to explode.

Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly..

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly

•Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC®

industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States.

•The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

•Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery. .

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Uniden’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

•RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

Warning!

The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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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 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 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 EntriesCustomizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating Any Key Answer Using Your PhoneDuring a Power Failure Activating AutoTalkAnswering Making and Receiving CallsMaking CallSwitching 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 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 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 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 contactsTroubleshooting 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 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