Uniden DECT2085 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.

Note: For maximum range:

•TVs

•Other electronics

•Direct sunlight

•Extreme temperatures

• Personal computers

• Wireless LAN equipment

• Dust

• Excessive

moisture

• A window

by a street

with

heavy traffic

• 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 Page Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using Your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferMaintenance TroubleshootingPrecautions Accessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery Installing the Belt Clip Connecting the AC adapterBase Charging the Handset Charger for multi-handset packs onlyConnecting to the Phone Line TEL LineChanging the Dial Mode Testing the ConnectionDSL Filter Wall Mounting the Base Installing the Phone Features Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Phone HandsetKey up Key caller ID/right Flash key talk/flash Base Handset Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display Base StandbyUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset and Base MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Press Menu/Select Basic SetupSelecting a Language Press Menu/SelectActivating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneExpanding Your Phone Adding Accessory HandsetsCharging Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsRegistering Accessory Handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the Handset to Another BaseSelecting the Base Enter 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 Station Using the Voice Mail Service Resetting the Voice Message Waiting IndicatorCustomizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Handset onlySelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Activating AutoTalk Handset only Activating Any Key Answer Handset onlyUsing Your Phone Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Making a Call from the PhonebookChain Dialing from the Phonebook Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List What’s This Add or Delete a 1 About?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 Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset onlyPlacing 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 IntercomMuting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch OverInstalling the Optional Headset Answering an IntercomSetting Up the Answering System Using Handset and Base MenusHandset Operation Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a GreetingSetting the Number of Rings Deleting Your Personal GreetingSelecting the Language for Announcements Setting the Day & Time for Base Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening on the BaseFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Answer on/offReviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to Your Answering SystemUsing the Answering System Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery LifeCleaning the Battery Contacts Power FailuresLow Battery Alert Battery Replacement and HandlingTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of RangeLiquid Damage Handset BasePrecautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Terminal Equipment Radio InterferenceCordless Telephone Privacy Radio EquipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required forIndex PIN Memo Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTaskKey At Uniden, we’ll take care of you