I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E | Uniden DCT5280 specification

Step 1 Charging the Batteries

INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES

Remove the cover.

Install the batteries, observing the correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base.

You must charge the batteries Note: continuously for 17-20 hours

before using the phone.

Step 2 Connecting

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset batteries are fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting the Dial Mode” on page 30.

Step 3 Using the Phone

TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS

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MENU	CID RDL PB

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Global Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CIDCW”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CW On/CWDX On”, “CW On/CWDX Off”, or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then the OK soft key.

TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select

“Handset Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Language”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to choose a Language, then the OK soft key.

Step 4 Setting up Answering System

TO TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF

Each time ans on is pressed, the answering mode is switched between On and Off.

TO SET GREETING MESSAGE

Press and hold greeting.

Start recording your message. Position yourself as near to the base as possible.

When finished, press greeting

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Uniden DCT5280 manual I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E

Contents

Page Page W. u n i d e n . c o m Contents Welcome Features E L C O M E / F E AT U R E S I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Controls and Functions DCT5280-2 only Icon Status Description Display and Icons L k 3 4 8 9 About Soft Key FunctionTerminology N 1 N d s e t 13 to Read this First18 to Checking the Package Contents Choose the best location Setting up the PhoneDo the following steps W B a t t e r y Install the AA batteries into the handsetBattery use time per charge Low battery alert Returning the handset to the base to charge Cleaning the battery charging contactsConnect the base unit Charging contacts with a dry cloth before TEL Line jack and to a telephone outlet Choose the dialing mode Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Direct wall plate mounting From the standby mode DCT5280 Flow ChartDirectLink soft key From the Talk mode Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu DirectLink ModeHandset Setup About the Menu AutoTalk Answering Setup System Reset Global Setup Entering the Menu Setting up the MenuN 1 Setting a Ringer Volume DirectLink ModeHandset Setup Using the DirectLink Mode Setting the AutoTalk Distinctive Ringer SetupSelecting a Ringer Tone Selecting a Language Setting the Anykey AnswerSetting the Banner Adjusting the LCD Contrast Setting the Record Time Answering System SetupSetting a PIN Code Setting the Ring Time Setting the Answer Mode Setting the Message Alert On or OffSetting the Language of your Answering System Setting the Call Screen Setting the Area Code Global SetupSetting Day and Time Setting Cidcw De-register the Handset System ResetSetting the Dial Mode Replacing the Base Setting From the handset Making and Receiving Calls N e L d N d s e t Placing a Call on HoldFrom the Base Receiving calls only L d , t o t r a n s f e r N d s e t Deleting a Redial Record Redialing from Standby ModeRedialing from Talk Mode Redialing a Call L k Ringer Mute temporarilyMute Microphone With the handset O s t e r C o r d i n g L l e r Tone Dialing Switch-overTraveling Out-of-Range Clarity Booster Way Conferencing Intercom/ Call Transfer FeatureWhen speaking on the handset When speaking on the base New Message LED Flash and Call Waiting Phonebook E e d D i a l S e l e c t n D 1 E m p t y O r e / E d i t N a m e M o v i e sO r e / E d i t N o 0 7 3 0 3 4 5 S t i n c t i v e R i n g N o S e l e c t n I c k e r Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters If you make a mistake while entering a name A r c h Viewing the PhonebookO n e b o o k A r c h O r e S T O R E Speed Dialing Making Calls Using the PhonebookFrom Standby Mode From Talk Mode L e t e M e m o r y ? Y e s Chain DialingEditing the Stored Data Date You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this featureCaller ID N e I t h Viewing the Caller ID List Deleting a Caller ID message Deleting Information from the Caller ID ListDeleting all Caller ID names/numbers Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Using the Caller ID Message ListLong Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Calling a party from the Caller ID list Call Waiting Deluxe Features Integrated Answering Device Features Pre-recorded message Setting up your Answering SystemSetting your outgoing message Greeting Turning the Answering System On/Off Choosing between the two outgoing messages Setting the base ringer volumeDeleting an outgoing message Using the menu mode Adjusting the speaker volume level Setting a PIN code Setting the Time Selecting the message record time Setting the ring time Setting the message alert Announce only featureTurning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key Selecting the language Setting the call screenScreening a call Playing your messages Using your Answering SystemRepeating a message Deleting a message Skipping a message Recording a conversation Voice memoFrom the base Remote Operation Remote access away from home Remote access with the handset Playing incoming messages Expanding Your Phone Connecting the Charger To enter the DirectLink mode e See Using the DirectLink ModeRegister the Handset R e c t L i n k O m H a n d s e t # DirectLink callN 1 2 0 0 a N d s e t R e c t L i n k D e D i r e c t L i n k p r e s s 1 I n t e r c o m N d s e t Intercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom From handset to handset or to the base Replacing the Base Call Transfer FeatureL d , t o A n s f e r To attach the beltclip Installing the BeltclipHeadset Installation Changing the Digital Security Code Battery replacement and handling MaintenancePower Failure General Information Battery InformationAC Adapter Information Symptom Suggestion Troubleshooting Make sure the base unit is plugged Base Liquid DamageCase Action Handset E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y R E C a U T I O N S & WA R R a N T Y Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Answering system Index Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home Task Please do not Return this Product to the Place of Purchase At Uniden, we’ll take care of you