Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset | Uniden DCT738

Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset

.Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.

CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter.

2. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.

3. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward.

4. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the charging contacts.

5.Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line.

Connecting to the Phone Line

Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack.

Testing the Connection

Try making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps:

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

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Uniden DCT738 manual Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset, Connecting to the Phone Line, Testing the Connection

Contents

Page Table of Contents Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using the Answering System TroubleshootingPrecautions Welcome Accessibility Base Terminology Used in this Manual Main Phone Features Answering System FeaturesProduct Overview Xfer/intercom key Parts of the Handset Use LED Flash key Find hs key find Parts of the Answering System Base Using the Interface Reading the DisplayIcon Status Description Standby Screen Using the Four-way Function KeyUsing the Handset Menus Four-way Volume Redial Function key a Number down Entering Text from Your Handset AD-800 AC adapter Installing the PhoneChoosing the Best Location Wall Mounting the Base Follow the steps below to install the handset battery Installing the Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection Changing the Dial Mode Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Day and Time Setting the day and time, the phone will exit the menu Activating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Adding Accessory Handsets Compatible HandsetsDCX640 DCX700 DCX750 DCX730 Registering Accessory Handsets Charging Accessory Handsets Resetting Handsets Registering DCX730 or DCX750 HandsetsRegistering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the Phonebook Speed Dial No Selectn SPD1Empty Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another HandsetDeleting all the phonebook entries at once Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner. Press menu/clear Melodies Selecting a Ring Tone Handset Only Activating Any Key Answer Handset only Activating AutoTalk Handset only Using Your Phone Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Chain dialing from the Phonebook Using Caller ID and Call Waiting Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Call Waiting Using Call Waiting DeluxeDeleting Caller ID Numbers Redialing a Number Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Finding a Lost Handset Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Using the Clarity Boost Feature Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Placing a Call on HoldConferencing Flash or Transferring a CallAnswering a Transferred Call From the base From the handset Muting the Microphone Using Special FeaturesDo Not Disturb All Calls Muting the Ringer One Call Only Seven-Digit Dialing Privacy Mode Using the DirectLink Communication Feature Making a DirectLink CallExiting DirectLink Communication Using the Intercom Making an Intercom From the base From the handsetIntercom Room/Baby Monitor Tone Dialing Switch Over Setting Up the Answering System FeaturesVoice Prompts Handset operation Using the Answering System InterfaceSelecting the Language Base operation Press /select or /select until Setting the Number of Rings Select or Select until you Setting the Day & TimeSelect or Select until Select or Select until you Press select Selecting a Greeting Recording a Personal Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce Only Activating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningPress /select or /select to choose Select or /select Turning On Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Reviewing Messages Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Recording a Voice MemoTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Page Battery Life MaintenanceSpecifications Power Failures Low Battery Alert Battery Replacement and HandlingChange the Batteries Annually Troubleshooting Clean the Battery ContactsResetting the Handset Changing the Digital Security Code Resetting the Handset Without the Base Common Issues Symptom SuggestionTraveling Out of Range Accessory Handsets on Liquid Damage Handset Base Important Safety Instructions Precautions FCC Wants You To Know Radio Interference Important Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited Warranty Call waiting deluxe Index PIN Memo Memo Memo Remote Operation Card Remote access Away from home Task At Uniden, we’ll take care of you