Using the Four-way Function Key | Uniden DECT1588 Series instruction

Using the Four-way Function Key

Your handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of

abutton.

•Press the left side of the key to open the phonebook.

•Press the right side of the key to open the Caller ID list.

•Press the top of the key to increase the ringer volume (while the phone is in standby) or speaker volume (while you are on a call).

•Press the bottom of the key to decrease the ringer volume (while the phone is in standby) or speaker volume (while you are on a call).

Open the phonebook

Four-way Function Key

Increase the volume

Decrease the volume

Open the Caller ID list

Using the Interface

Using the Menus

The menus for the handset and the base work in the same way:

•To open the menu, press the Menu/Select key.

•The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which menu item is currently highlighted. Use on the four- way function key to move the cursor up and to move the cursor down.

•To select the highlighted option, press Menu/Select.

•To go back to the previous screen, press left on the four-way function key.

•To exit the menu on the handset, press eND.

•To exit the menu on the base, press .

•If you don’t press any keys for thirty seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. (When setting the day and time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.)

•For Ans. Setup, Global Setup and Register Handset (base only) menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base. If you have multiple bases, be sure to select the correct base before changing the menu options.

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Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Using the Four-way Function Key, Using the Menus

Contents

DECT1588 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 Maintenance Using the Answering SystemTroubleshooting Precautions Welcome Accessibility Choosing the Best Location Installing the Phone RED Black Installing the Battery Charging the Handset Connecting the Base Installing Connecting to the Phone Line Testing the Connection Press MENU/SELECT Changing the dial mode Adding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Registering the handset to another base Using Multiple Bases Selecting the base Features Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this Manual New message LED Parts of the Handset Answer ON/OFF key Parts of the Base Reading the Display Using the Interface Using the Menus Using the Four-way Function Key Entering Text from Your Phone Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupSelecting a Language For Canadian models Choose English or Français French Activating the Key Touch Tone Activating Personal Ring Handset only Creating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Edit Number Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook Entry Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Deleting all Phonebook Entries Customizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone During a Power Failure Using Your PhoneActivating AutoTalk Activating Any Key Answer Making Making and Receiving CallsCall Answering Switching to the 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 Seven-digit dialing Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call Waiting Redialing a NumberDeleting a Redial Record 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 Tone Dialing Switch Over Muting the MicrophoneAnswering an intercom Resetting the voice message waiting indicator Using a Voice Mail Service Setting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Selecting the Language for AnnouncementsDeleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce only Activating the Message AlertActivating the Base Call Screen Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Remote Operation from the Handset Command Use it to Reviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering system If you want to Press Wall Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate Wall Mounting the Base Specifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery life Low battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handling Troubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Unavailable Speaker during call screening 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 Handset Index PIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home TaskKey One Year Limited Warranty Visit OUR Website AT