Terminology Used in this Manual | Uniden DECT1560 specification

Terminology Used in this Manual

	Accessory	Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another
	Handsets	phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 13 for compatible handsets.
	Base	The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
	Charging	A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack.
	cradle	It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.
	CID	Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
		With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.

	CID/CW	Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your telephone provider.
		With this service, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user.

		Any settings that apply to all registered handsets and the base.
	Global	These features are available by selecting “Global Setup” or “Day & Time” in the handset menu. Only one
		handset can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being
	Settings
		used. If you have multiple bases, the different bases have each global settings; select the base before

		changing the global setting (see Selecting the base on page 15).
	Standby	The handset and the base are not in use. (It doesn’t matter whether the handset is in the cradle: the TALK/
		FLASH or		hasn’t been pressed, and there is no dial tone.)


	Talk	A dial tone has been enabled, so you can dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:

•Bold italic text indicates a key or button on the phone

•Italic text indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages

•lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone

•ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charging cradle

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Getting to Know Your New Phone

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Uniden DECT1560 manual Terminology Used in this Manual, Manual Conventions

Contents

DECT1560 Series Table of Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer One Year Limited Warranty Index TroubleshootingPrecautions Welcome Accessibility Choosing the Best Location Installing the Phone RED Black Installing the Battery To the DCX150 charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset Connect the telephone cord to the TEL Line jack Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial mode Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple Bases Selecting the base Getting to Know Your New Phone Features Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this Manual New message LED Parts of the Handset Charge LED Parts of the Base Reading the Display Using the InterfaceStandby During a call Using the Handset Menu Using the Four-way Function Key Entering Text from Your Handset Selecting a Language Basic SetupSetting the Time Activating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Finding a Phonebook EntryEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Deleting all Phonebook Entries Selecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalk From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Using Your PhoneMaking Call Chain 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 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID Numbers Deleting a Redial Record Using Call WaitingRedialing a Number Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Activating T-Coil Mode Adjusting the Audio Tone Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold Conferencing Answering a transferred call Transferring a Call Privacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an intercom Answering an intercom Tone Dialing Switch OverMuting the Microphone Setting the voice mail signaling tone Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Programming one-touch voice mail access Wall plate Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate To AC outlet Removing the wall-mount bracket Specifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery life Low battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handling When you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Troubleshooting Noise or Static on the Line Weak or Hard to Hear Audio Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter Resetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Handset Base Liquid Damage Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning Precautions FCC Wants You To Know Important Safety Instructions Precautions Cordless telephone privacy Radio interferenceTerminal equipment Radio equipment Important Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited Warranty Index Deleting entries Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT