Uniden DCT5260-2, DCT5260 User Manual

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Contents

WELCOME/FEATURES 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 DISPLAY AND ICONS 8 ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY 9 GETTING STARTED 10

Read this First 10 Checking the Package Contents 11 Setting up the Phone 12 DCT5260 Flow Chart 16 About the Menu 18 Setting up the Menu 20

BASICS 26

Making and Receiving Calls 26 Placing a Call on Hold 27 Redialing a Call 28 Ringer Mute (temporarily) 29 Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 29 Mute Microphone 29 Tone Dialing Switch-over 30 Traveling Out-of-Range 30 Clarity Booster 30 Find Handset 31 Flash and Call Waiting 31 Using One Touch Voice Mail Access 32

PHONEBOOK 33

Storing Phone Numbers, Names,

Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 33 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 35 Viewing the Phonebook 37

Making Calls Using the Phonebook 38 Speed Dialing 38 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name,

Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 39

Chain Dialing 40

CALLER ID 41

Viewing the Caller ID List 42 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 43 Using the Caller ID Message List 44 Call Waiting Deluxe Features 45

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 46

Setting up an Extra Handset 46 Register the Handset 47 Using the DirectLink Mode 48 3-Way Conferencing 49 Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 49 Replacing the Base 50

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 51

Changing the Digital Security Code 51 Installing the Beltclip 51 Headset Installation 51 Note on Power Sources 52 Maintenance 52 General Information 53

TROUBLESHOOTING 54

Liquid Damage 56

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 57 I.C. NOTICE 59 INDEX 60

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Welcome

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5260 series Multi Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 8 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for

Note: Energy Star® applies to DCT5260 only.

• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

• 8 Multi-Handset Expandability

• Hands Free Speakerphone in the Handset

• Call Waiting Deluxe

• Caller ID/Caller ID On Call Waiting

• 100 Dynamic Memory Location (Phonebook & Caller ID)

• Trilingual Function Menus (English-French-Spanish)

• Intercom/Call Transfer

• 16 Distinctive Ring Options (8 ringer tones and 8 melody ringers)

• Mute Feature

• Flash and Pause

• 88 Channel Auto Scan

• DirectLink

• Voice Mail Access

• Battery Level Indicator

• Clock Display

explanation purposes.

As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

Mode

WELCOME/FEATURES [ 3]

The DCT5260 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the cradle so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.

To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the DCT5260 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of over approx. 130,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology improves calling range and clarity, and eliminates cross talk. Because it rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4GHz bandwidth, this cordless phone helps reduce the possibility of eavesdropping.

DirectLink mode is used when you have 2 or more handsets. You can use your handsets as transceivers.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]

Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting

INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES

Remove the cover.

Install the batteries, observing the correct + - polarity.

Replace the cover.

PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base.

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset batteries are fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting the Dial Mode” on page 24.

Step 3 Using the Phone

SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS

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MENU CID RDL PB

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Global Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CIDCW”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “CW On/CWDX On”, “CW On/CWDX Off”, or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then the OK soft key.

CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Handset Setup”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to select “Language”, then the OK soft key.

Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to choose a Language, then the OK soft key.

UICK

EFERENCE

UIDE

You must charge the batteries continuously

Note:

for 17-20 hours before using the phone.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ]

Controls and Functions

10 11

16 17

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]

1. Handset Antenna

2. Headset Jack Cover

3. Beltclip Hole

4. Hands Free Speaker

5. Handset Battery Compartment

6. Voice Mail LED

7. Handset Earpiece

8. LCD Display

9. Talk/flash Key

10. /tone/

11. Speaker Key

12. Soft Keys

13. Volume/

14. End Key

15. Volume/

16. #/s Key

17. Intercom/hold Key

18. Handset Microphone

19. Handset Charging Contacts

t Key

▲ (up) Key

▼ (down) Key

(DCT5260-2 only)

20. Base Antenna

21. Charge LED

22. Find handset Key

23. Base Charging Contacts

24. Telephone Line Jack

25. DC Power Input

26. Charging Contacts (DCT5260-2 only)

27. Charge LED (DCT5260-2 only)

28. DC Power Input (DCT5260-2 only)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7]

Display and Icons

Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received

Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off) / day of the week and time (hh:mm/A/P) / battery icon

Soft keys (These will not be displayed while the handset is charging in the cradle.)

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MENU CID RDL PB

Example of the standby mode display

ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION

DISPLAY AND ICONS[ 8 ]

Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles

Standby/Talk

Standby

Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.

Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.

depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full).

indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this

phone, remove the batteries immediately.

Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is set to Off.

Voice mail soft key is used to access the voice mail (you will need

to program the voice mail number to use this feature).

About Soft Key Function

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MENU CID RDL PB

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

Talk 999:59 1234567890

MUTE MENU CWDX

Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3

In the standby mode In the talk mode

Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3). Each soft key corresponds to the icon displayed above, and each icon will be changed depending on the operation. Press the corresponding soft key to enter a menu, or select an item. In this manual, we refer to this combination of icons and keys as the soft key.

For example, you will use the soft keys when you want to:

- Access the main menu

- Set up CIDCW options

- Access Caller ID messages stored

- Store or edit phone numbers

- Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset

- Etc…. Note: The soft keys will not appear while charging the handset.

Terminology

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed.

A dial tone is not present. Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed enabling a dial tone. “Talk” appears on the display.

ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY [ 9 ]

Read this First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

Step 1 (page 11)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 12)

Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Step 3 (page 13 to 15)

Then, insert the batteries into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the batteries for 17-20 hours before plugging

into the phone line and using the phone.

Then set the dial mode.

Step 4 (page 16 to 25)

Finally, set the menu. You can set, for example: clock, CIDCW setting, area code, and Autotalk from the menu.

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About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. If you want to change the security code, see page 51.

Checking the Package Contents

Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.

• Base unit (1)

• Handset [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)*]

• AC adapter [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)]

• Rechargeable batteries [DCT5260 (2) / DCT5260-2 (4)]

• Telephone cord (1)

• Beltclip [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)]

• Charger (1) [DCT5260-2 only]

Also included:

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

* For operations and restrictions on using multi handsets, read “Expanding Your

Phone” on page 46.

Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.

If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the AA batteries into the handset D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 58. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Choose a central location

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Avoid other cordless telephones

B. Install the AA batteries into the handset

Charge the batteries for at least 17-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your base unit.

1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off.

2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing correct + - polarity.

3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.

4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing up.

The DCT5260 series will only work with “AA” Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of batteries, the display will show “Use rechargeable battery only”.

Battery use time (per charge)

Fully charged (17-20 hours charge time)

• Up to 7 hours continuous use

• Up to 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode

• Use only “AA”

rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Do Not use

Alkaline, Lithium, or non-rechargeable batteries. To insure maximum performance and safety, use replacement batteries specifically matched for this phone, contact www.uniden.com. Using incorrect batteries could damage or limit the performance and could cause bodily injury.

• Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the cradle after each phone call.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]

Low battery alert

When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power.

The batteries need to be charged when:

- The battery icon appears.

- “Low Battery” appears in the display.

If the phone is in the standby mode, none of keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle.

Low Battery

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on both the handset and the base unit once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean. If the contacts become very dirty, using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to charge.

contacts

C. Connect the base unit

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack

and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown on page 15.

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3) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does

not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

• Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter.

Do not use any other AC adapter.

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you

can unplug the AC adapter easily.

• While charging, all handset keys will be disabled.

• After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20

hours before plugging into the phone line.

4) Once the handset batteries are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the

TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular type, contact your telephone company for assistance.

Modular

D. Choose the dialing mode

Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the dial mode. To set the dial mode, see “Setting the Dial Mode” on page 24.

• If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing.

• If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain situations during a call, you may “switch-over” to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing Switch-over” on page 30.)

GETTING STARTED

Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

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DCT5260 Flow Chart

• From the standby mode

Caller ID

▲

Redial History

Phonebook

▼

BACK BACK OK

Select a menu, then press the OK soft key.

Setup the menu:

• See page 41 for Caller ID.

• See page 28 for Redial.

• See page 33 for Phonebook.

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CID

Handset #1

RDL

New: 5

MENU CID RDL PB

Access the voice mail dial (see page 32).

DirectLink Mode

Handset Setup

Global Setup

OK soft key OK soft key

To enter DirectLink mode press [ENTER]

BACK BACK ENTER

ENTER soft key

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CANCEL DirectLink

DirectLink soft key

Go to DirectLink operation (see pages 21, 48).

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CANCEL DirectLink

CANCEL soft key, then OK.

Normal standby mode

▼

DirectLink Mode

▼

Handset Setup

OKBACK

Global Setup

▲

Edit Voice Mail

Ringer Volume

▼

Ringer Tones Distinct. Ring

OKBACK

Auto Talk Anykey Answer Banner Language Contrast

OKBACK

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see pages 21-23).

• From the Talk mode

GETTING STARTED

DirectLink Mode

▼ ▼

Handset Setup Global Setup

OKBACK

OK soft key

▲

Day & Time

CIDCW

▼

Area Code Dial Mode

OKBACK

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see page 24).

Handset Setup Global Setup System Reset

OK soft key

▲

Deregister HS

Replacing Base

▼

BACK BACK OK

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see page 25).

Talk 999:59 1234567890

OKBACK

MUTE MENU CWDX

• Press the MUTE soft key to mute a call

(see page 29).

• Press the MENU soft key, then select:

- “Booster On” to improve the sound quality (see page 30).

- “Caller ID” to view Caller ID list (see page 42).

- “Phonebook” to view phonebook locations (see page 37).

- “Redial History” to view the last three number dialed (see page 28).

• Press the CWDX soft key to access the Call

Waiting Deluxe Features (see page 45).

The CWDX soft key appears only when the Caller ID setup is set to “CW On/CWDX On”.

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About the Menu

Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 4 main menus (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset) and submenus respectively.

Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu

DirectLink Mode

Select this menu to enter the handset into Directlink mode. If you have 2 or more handsets, a pair of handsets work as transceivers. Use them at sporting events to stay in contact with family and friends, or at a shopping mall. To use this feature, you must set the two handsets to the DirectLink mode first (see page 21).

This menu only applies when you have 2 or more handsets.

Handset Setup

All settings must be set separately for each handset in the Handset Setup menu.

Submenu name Description

Edit Voice Mail Program or delete the voice mail access number (see page 21). Ringer Volume Adjust the ringer volume (see page 21). Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (see page 22). Distinct. Ring Set the distinctive ring (see page 22). “Distinctive Ringer” allows you to

(Distinctive ring) preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call

is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the memory locations, the distinctive ring that has been stored for that particular Caller will sound. If you have set multiple memory locations with distinctive rings, switching the setting to “Distinctive Off” will result in no distinctive ringing. All incoming calls will have a normal ring tone. Switching to “Distinctive On” will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.

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