Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature

Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the base's ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other. Other handsets can be used while two handsets are using DirectLink communication; however, the two handsets using DirectLink communication are not able to make or receive calls until the operation is canceled.

1.

Press [menu/clear] and move the cursor to the DIRECTLINK MODE menu.

2.

Press [select/

] . The display shows TO ENTER DIRECTLINK MODE

 

PRESS [SELECT].

3.

Press [select/

] . You will hear a confirmation tone, and DIRECTLINK

 

MODE COMPLETE appears in the display.

Making a DirectLink™ Call

1.To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press [ / flash] . The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS [1-4].

2.Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not set to DirectLink communication, the display shows

UNAVAILABLE.

3.To answer a DirectLink call, press [ / flash] . (If Any Key Answer is on you can also press any key on the twelve-key number pad.) To end the call, press [ ] .

Exiting DirectLink™ Communication

While the handset is using DirectLink communication, the display shows DIRECTLINK MODE; this means the handset cannot make or receive normal phone calls. To exit DirectLink communication and return to normal standby, simply return the handset to the cradle, or press [menu/clear] followed by [select/ ] . DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display.

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Uniden DCT7085 Using the DirectLink Communication Feature, Making a DirectLink Call, Exiting DirectLink Communication