Uniden DECT1580 Series manual Using Special Features, Privacy Mode, Using the Intercom

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Using Special Features

Using Special Features

Privacy Mode

Privacy mode prevents other handsets (that are connected to the same base) from interrupting your call. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other handsets can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show Unavailable.

1) While on a call, press Menu/Select.

) Select Call Privacy. Privacy Mode On appears in the display for two seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off.

To turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above. Privacy Mode Off appears.

Note: Privacy mode does not affect handsets that are connected to a different base or extension phone.

Using the Intercom

You can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone line. The handsets must be currently connected to the same base (see page 15).

Making an intercom page

1) With the phone in standby, press Clear/Int’com.

) Use or to select the handset you want to talk with, and then press Menu/Select. Select All to page all other handsets.

3) To cancel the intercom page, press END.

Notes: Intercom paging will be cancelled if any of the following things occur:

You receive an outside call or an intercom page while selecting the other handset.

You do not select a handset within thirty seconds.

Your handset is out of range (Out Of Range appears in the display).

The party does not answer the page within one minute.

The party is busy.

The party is out of range (Unavailable appears in the display).

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Contents DECT1580 Series Table of Contents Using Your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferUsing the Answering System Wall Mounting the Base MaintenanceTroubleshooting PrecautionsAccessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery BlackTo the base Connecting the AC adapterTo 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/SELECTRegistering accessory handsets Adding accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Answering system features FeaturesGetting to Know Your New Phone Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDFind key Charge LEDUsing the Interface Reading the DisplayStandby During a callUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuEntering Text from Your Handset Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language Activating Personal Ring Activating the Key Touch ToneSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit NumberEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a 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 HandsetChanging the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerUsing Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphoneMaking CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallChain dialing from the phonebook Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingRedialing a Number Using Call WaitingDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil ModeUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Tone Dialing Switch OverAnswering an intercom Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorRecording a Personal Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemSelecting a Greeting Selecting the Language for Announcements Deleting Your Personal GreetingTo keep this greeting Do nothing For Canadian models Choose English or Français FrenchSetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call ScreenTurning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemFrom the base From the handset Command Use it to Remote Operation from the HandsetReviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Mounting the Base Wall plateRemoving the wall-mount bracket Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery lifePower Failures Low battery alertCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting 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 Radio interference Cordless telephone privacyTerminal equipment Radio equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Index HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTaskKey Memo Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT