Uniden DECT1560 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		hasn’t been pressed, and there is no dial tone.)


	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 DECT1560 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 TransferOne Year Limited Warranty Index TroubleshootingPrecautions Welcome AccessibilityChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneRED Black Installing the BatteryTo the DCX150 charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Testing 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 FeaturesManual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualNew message LED Parts of the HandsetCharge LED Parts of the BaseReading the Display Using the InterfaceStandby During a callUsing the Handset Menu Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Handset Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Time Activating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal RingCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Finding a Phonebook EntryEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Deleting all Phonebook EntriesSelecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Using Your PhoneMaking CallChain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the Handset 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 Setting the voice mail signaling tone Using a Voice Mail ServiceResetting the voice message waiting indicator Programming one-touch voice mail accessWall plate Wall Mounting the BaseRemoving the wall-mount bracket Specifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Troubleshooting 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 equipmentImportant Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited WarrantyIndex Deleting entries Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT