Uniden DECT1580 Series manual Liquid Damage, Handset Base

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Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone.

•If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal.

•If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow the steps below. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please call our Customer Service Hotline (see the back cover page).

	Handset		Base
1)	Remove the battery cover and leave it off for	1)	Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, cutting
	ventilation.		off electrical power.
) Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the battery		)	Disconnect the telephone cord from the base.	Troubleshooting
	hours before using.			Troubleshooting
	cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at	3)	Let dry for at least 3 days.
	least 3 days.
3)	Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the
	battery pack and the battery cover.
4)	Recharge the handset’s battery pack for 15 to 20

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery packs to avoid charge interruption.

CAUTION: DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven.

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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 BatteryConnecting 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 Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial modeAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple BasesSelecting the base Features Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone 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 Basic Setup Setting the Day & TimeSelecting a Language 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 NameFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookCopying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Deleting all Phonebook EntriesCustomizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkCall Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone MakingSwitching 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 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID NumbersUsing Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record 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 IntercomTone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail ServiceSetting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a 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 AlertUsing the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset 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 contactsTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem 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