Uniden DECT1560 Series manual Installing the Phone, Choosing the Best Location

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Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location

When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:

PLACE YOUR BASE

• Microwave ovens

• Refrigerators

TRY TO AVOID

• Fluorescent lighting

• Other cordless

telephones

Installing the Phone

Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack.

In a centrally-located

open area.

Notes: For maximum range:

•TVs

•Other electronics

•Direct sunlight

•Extreme temperatures

• Personal computers

• Wireless LAN equipment

• Dust

• Excessive

moisture

• Areas with

a lot of

background

noise

• Shock

• Vibration

•Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.

•When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.

•Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

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Contents DECT1560 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 PrecautionsOne Year Limited Warranty Index Accessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery RED BlackConnecting the AC adapter To the baseTo the DCX150 charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection Changing the dial mode Press MENU/SELECTAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Features Getting to Know Your New PhoneTerminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDParts of the Base Charge LEDStandby Using the InterfaceReading the Display During a callUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuEntering Text from Your Handset Basic Setup Setting the TimeSelecting a Language Activating Personal Ring 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 EntryAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetCustomizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone CallSwitching to the Handset 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 Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingUsing Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record 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 intercomTone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Using a Voice Mail Service Setting the voice mail signaling toneProgramming one-touch voice mail access Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorWall Mounting the Base Wall plateRemoving the wall-mount bracket Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting 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 equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required forIndex Deleting entries Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT