Installing the Phone, Choosing the Best Location | Uniden DECT1580

Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location

When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:

PLACE YOUR BASE

• Microwave ovens

• Refrigerators

TRY TO AVOID

• Fluorescent lighting

• Other cordless

telephones

Installing the Phone

Near an AC outlet and a telephone wall jack.

In a centrally-located

open area.

Notes: For maximum range:

•TVs

•Other electronics

•Direct sunlight

•Extreme temperatures

• Personal computers

• Wireless LAN equipment

• Dust

• Excessive

moisture

• Areas with

a lot of

background

noise

• Shock

• Vibration

•Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.

•When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.

•Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

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Uniden DECT1580 manual Installing the Phone, Choosing the Best Location

Contents

DECT1580 Series Table of Contents Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Troubleshooting Using the Answering SystemWall Mounting the Base Maintenance Precautions Accessibility Welcome Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location Installing the Battery RED Black Connecting 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 Changing the dial mode Press MENU/SELECT Adding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Using Multiple Bases Registering the handset to another base Selecting the base Features Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone Terminology Used in this Manual Manual Conventions Parts of the Handset New message LED Find key Charge LED Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display During a call Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset Menu Entering Text from Your Handset Basic Setup Setting the Day & TimeSelecting a Language Activating Personal Ring Activating the Key Touch Tone Enter the name for this entry Edit Name Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryAssign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Deleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Customizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key Answer Making Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Call Switching 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 Deleting Caller ID Numbers Seven-digit dialing Using Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Activating T-Coil Mode Placing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Conferencing Transferring a Call Answering a transferred call Using the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an intercom Tone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Using a Voice Mail Service Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Setting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting To keep this greeting Do nothing Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsDeleting Your Personal Greeting For Canadian models Choose English or Français French Setting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce only Activating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call Screen Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Command Use it to Remote Operation from the Handset Reviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering system If you want to Press Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate Removing the wall-mount bracket Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery life Cleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handling Troubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Weak or Hard to Hear Audio Noise or Static on the Line Resetting the Handset Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Traveling Out of Range Liquid Damage Handset Base Precautions Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning Important Safety Instructions FCC Wants You To Know Precautions Terminal equipment Radio interferenceCordless telephone privacy Radio equipment One Year Limited Warranty Index Handset PIN Remote access away from home Remote Operation Card Task Key Memo Memo Memo Visit OUR Website AT