Uniden DECT1580 Series manual Screening Calls, Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

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Using the Answering System

Screening Calls

From the base			From the handset
• While the system is taking the message,			• While the systems is recording the message, press .
simply listen to the caller over the base			/mute. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear
speaker. (You need to activate the base call			a beep and you will not be able to screen the call.
screen feature in advance. See page 46.)			• To answer the call and speak to the caller, press TALK/
• To mute the call screen and allow the caller			flash.
to continue leaving the message, press		.	• To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue leaving


			the message, press END or return the handset to the cradle.

Turning Off the Message Alert Tone

When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on the base.

Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home

When you are away from home, you can operate your answering system with any touch-tone telephone.

Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)

To operate your answering system when you are away from home, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80.

1)Press Menu/Select.

) Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Security Code submenu.

3)Use the number keypad (0 through 9) to enter a two-digit security code (01-99).

4)Press Menu/Select. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Dialing in to your answering system

Note: If you enter an incorrect security code/PIN three times, you will hear a beep and the answering system will return to standby.

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Contents DECT1580 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 Using the Answering SystemWall Mounting the Base Maintenance PrecautionsAccessibility WelcomeInstalling the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery BlackTo 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 Changing the dial mode Press MENU/SELECTExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another baseSelecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset New message LEDFind key Charge LEDStandby Using the InterfaceReading the Display During a callUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset MenuEntering Text from Your Handset Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day & Time 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 NumberAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Finding a Phonebook EntryEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetSelecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerMaking Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone 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 Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialingDeleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number 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 intercomAnswering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicatorSelecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting To keep this greeting Do nothing Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsDeleting Your Personal Greeting 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 ScreenFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Command Use it to Remote Operation from the HandsetReviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press Wall Mounting the Base Wall plateRemoving the wall-mount bracket Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues 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 Terminal equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Radio equipmentOne Year Limited Warranty Index HandsetPIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation CardTaskKey Memo Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT