Uniden DECT1580 Series manual Testing the Connection

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Testing the Connection

Pick up the handset from the cradle and press TALK/FLASH. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should show Talk.

What if I can’t hear a dial tone?

Check the telephone cord connection on the base.

What if the display doesn’t show Talk?

• Check the battery pack connection in the handset.

• Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.

• Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the . DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet.

• Try resetting the handset (see page 60).

Make a quick test call, and then press END to hang up.

What if there is a lot of static?

Check the sources of interference described in Choosing the

Best Location (see page 6): is the base near any of those?

What if the call doesn’t go through?

Try changing the dialing mode (see the next section).

Note: Make sure you can get a dial tone on any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone.

Installing the Phone

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Contents DECT1580 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 SystemWall Mounting the Base Maintenance TroubleshootingWelcome AccessibilityChoosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneBlack 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 FeaturesAnswering system features Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualNew message LED Parts of the HandsetCharge LED Find keyDuring a call Using the InterfaceReading the Display StandbyUsing the Handset Menu Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Handset Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time Activating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal RingEnter the number for this entry Edit Number Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Enter the name for this entry Edit NameAssign 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 AutoTalkCall Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone MakingChain 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 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 IntercomAnswering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceSelecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting For Canadian models Choose English or Français French Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsDeleting Your Personal Greeting To keep this greeting Do nothingSetting the Record Time or Announce only Setting the Number of RingsActivating the Base Call Screen Activating the Message AlertFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off 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 plate Wall Mounting the BaseRemoving the wall-mount bracket Battery life MaintenanceSpecifications Battery InformationBattery replacement and handling Power FailuresLow battery alert Cleaning the charging contactsWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Troubleshooting 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 Radio equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Terminal equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Handset IndexPIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTaskKey Memo Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT