Uniden DCT5285 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 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 16 DCT5285 Flow Chart 18 About the Menu 20 Setting up the Menu 23

BASICS 31

Making and Receiving Calls 31 Placing a Call on Hold 32 Redialing a Call 32 Ringer Mute (temporarily) 33 Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 34 Mute Microphone 34 Tone Dialing Switch-over 34 Traveling Out-of-Range 35 Clarity Booster 35 3-Way Conferencing 35 Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 36 Flash and Call Waiting 36 New Message LED 36

PHONEBOOK 37

Storing Phone Numbers, Names,

Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 37 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 39 Viewing the Phonebook 41 Making Calls Using the Phonebook 42 Speed Dialing 42

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Editing or Erasing a Stored Name,

Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 43 Chain Dialing 44 Memory Dialing (base only) 44

CALLER ID 45

Viewing the Caller ID List 46 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 47 Using the Caller ID Message List 48 Call Waiting Deluxe Features 49

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 50

Turning the Answering System On/Off 51 Setting up your Answering System 51 Using your Answering System 58 Remote Operation 61

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 64

Connecting the Charger 64 Register the Handset 65 Using the DirectLink Mode 65 4-Way Conferencing 66 Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 67 Replacing the Base 68

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 69

Changing the Digital Security Code 69 Installing the Beltclip 69 Headset Installation 69 Note on Power Sources 70 Maintenance 70 General Information 71

TROUBLESHOOTING 72

Liquid Damage 74

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 75 I.C. NOTICE 77 INDEX 78 REMOTE OPERATION CARD 79

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Welcome

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5285 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 4 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 4-way conference call (2 handsets-Base Speaker Phone-an outside line, or 3 handsets-an outside line). Additionally, with 4-way conference using 2 handsets, another 2 handsets can establish 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 DCT5285 only.

• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

• Integrated Answering Device (Trilingual Announcement Option)

• 4 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) (Handset)

• Intercom/Call Transfer

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

• Mute Feature

• Flash and Pause

• 88 Channel Auto Scan

• DirectLink

• 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

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The DCT5285 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 DCT5285 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.

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Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting

INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES

Remove the cover.

Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing the correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

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 30.

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.

You must charge the batteries continuously

Note:

for 17-20 hours

before using the phone.

Step 3 Using the Phone

TO 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.

TO 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.

Step 4 Setting up

Answering System

TO TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF

Each time ans on is pressed, the answer mode is switched between On and Off.

TO SET GREETING MESSAGE

Press and hold greeting.

Start recording your message. Position yourself as near to the base as possible.

When finished, press greeting or .

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Controls and Functions

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1. Handset Antenna

2. Headset Jack Cover

3. Beltclip Hole

4. Hands Free Speaker

5. Handset Battery Compartment

6. New Message 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

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28 29 30

32 33

21 22 23 24 25 26

34 35

36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44

46 47

(DCT5285-2 only)

20. Base Speaker

21. (repeat)/SELECT Key

22.

23. CLOCK/MENU Key

24. Message Counter Display

25. SET Key

26. ans (answer) on Key

27. Charge LED

28. Memory Key

29. Redial/pause Key

del (delete) Key

30. Flash Key

31. /tone Key

32. Mute Key

33. Base Charging Contacts

34. Base Antenna

35. (skip)/SELECT Key

36. In use LED

37. (play/stop) Key

38. Greeting Key

39. Memo rec (record) Key

40. Int’com/hold Key

41. # Key

42. (talk) Key/speaker LED

43. Ringer/vol (volume) ▲ (up) Key

44. Ringer/vol (volume)

▼ (down) Key

45. Microphone

46. Telephone Input

47. DC Power Input

48. Charging Contacts (DCT5285-2 only)

49. Charge LED (DCT5285-2 only)

50. DC Power Input (DCT5285-2 only)

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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

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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.

Talk Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.

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.

Handset Remote soft key is used to play an incoming message remotely.

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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.

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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 17)

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 18 to 30)

Finally, set the menu. You can set, for example: clock, CIDCW setting, area code, TAD menu, 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 69.

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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 [DCT5285 (1) / DCT5285-2 (2)*]

• AC adapter [DCT5285 (1) / DCT5285-2 (2)]

• Desk top / Wall Mount adapter (1)

• Rechargeable batteries [DCT5285 (2) / DCT5285-2 (4)]

• Long telephone cord (1)

• Short telephone cord (1)

• Beltclip [DCT5285 (1) / DCT5285-2 (2)]

• Charger (1) [DCT5285-2 only]

Also included:

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

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

Phone” on page 64.

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

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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 76. 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

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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.

The DCT5285 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

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 the 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

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• 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.

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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.

C. Connect the base unit

1) Install the desk top/wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top.

2) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

contacts

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

4) 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-830 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.

5)Once the 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 30.

• 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 34.)

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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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Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.

1) Snap the desk top/wall mount adapter into the notches on the base bottom.

2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Route the AC

adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.

6) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the base is firmly seated.

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Direct wall plate mounting

If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your base directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

• Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.

• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with

their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screwheads for mounting the base.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 16 to mount

the base.

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DCT5285 Flow Chart

• From the standby mode

Caller ID

▲

Redial History

Phonebook

▼

BACK BACK OK

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CID

Handset #1

RDL

New: 5

MENU CID RDL PB

DirectLink Mode

Handset Setup

Answ. Setup

BACK OK

▼ ▼

DirectLink Mode Handset Setup Answ. Setup

OKBACK

Select a menu, then press the OK soft key.

Setup the menu:

• See page 45 for Caller ID.

• See page 32 for Redial.

• See page 37 for Phonebook.

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Play incoming messages remotely (see page 63).

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 24, 65).

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CANCEL DirectLink

Press the CANCEL soft key, then the OK soft key.

Normal standby mode

▲

Ringer Volume

Ringer Tones

▼

Distinct. Ring Auto Talk Anykey Answer Banner Language Contrast

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see pages 24-26).

OKBACK

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• From the Talk mode

GETTING STARTED

DirectLink Mode

▼

Handset Setup Answ. Setup

BACK OK

OK soft key

<ANSW. SETUP>

▲

Security Code

Ring Time

▼

Record Time Message Alert Language Call Screen Answer Mode

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see pages 27-28).

Handset Setup

▼ ▼

Answ. Setup Global Setup

OK soft key

▲

Day & Time

CIDCW

▼

Area Code Dial Mode

OKBACK

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see pages 29-30).

Answ. Setup Global Setup

OKBACK

System Reset

OK soft key

▲

Deregister HS

Replacing Base

▼

BACK BACK OK

OKBACK

OK soft key

Setup the menu (see page 30).

Talk 999:59 1234567890

OKBACK

MUTE MENU CWDX

• Press the MUTE soft key

to mute a call.

• Press the MENU soft key,

then select:

- “Booster On” to improve the sound quality (see page 35).

- “Recording” to record the conversation (see page 60).

- “Caller ID” to view Caller ID list (see page 46).

- “Phonebook” to view phonebook locations (see page 41).

- “Redial History” to view the last three number dialed (see page 32).

• Press the CWDX soft key to

access the Call Waiting Deluxe Features (see page 49).

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

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For Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset (Deregister HS) menu, make sure the line is not in use, and the handsets are within the range limits of the base.

About the Menu

Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 5 main menus (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Answ. 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 24).

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

Ringer Volume Adjust the ringer volume (see page 24). Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (see page 25). Distinct. Ring Set the distinctive ring (see page 25). “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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Submenu name Description

AutoTalk Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker.

Anykey Answer Allows you to answer the phone without pressing

Banner Customize the name of your handset, and display it in the LCD in the standby

Language Language option can be used to choose the language of your display.

Contrast Adjust the handset LCD brightness for better viewing (10 levels) (see page 26).

When the AutoTalk is set to On, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 25).

talk/flash or speaker.

When the Anykey Answer is On, you can answer a call by pressing any number key, /tone/t, or #/s on the handset (see page 26).

mode. For example, you can name the handset “John” (see page 26).

You can select from English, French, or Spanish (see page 26).

Answering Setup

This menu allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also set these setup menus from the base (see page 53).

Submenu name Description

Security Code Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. A PIN code is

Ring Time Allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering

Record Time Set the duration for recording the incoming messages. You have three record

Message Alert Lets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a short

required to play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit PIN code (see page 27).

system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting “TS” (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none (see page 27).

time options. The options “1 minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message (see page 27)

alert tone (see page 28).

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Submenu name Description

Language Select the Language of your answering system announcements from English,

Call Screen Set the call screening feature to On or Off (see page 28). Answer Mode Set your answering system to On or Off (see page 28).

French, or Spanish (see page 28).

Global Setup

If you change the setting in one of the handsets, you change the settings for all handset(s) in the Global Setup menu. Only one handset can change a setting at a time.

Submenu name Description

Day & time Set the day and time of your display (see page 29). CIDCW Set the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) setting. CIDCW performs the same as

Area Code Store or edit the area code. If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the

Dial Mode Set the dial mode to tone or pulse (see page 30).

regular Caller ID on call waiting number (see page 29). CW Deluxe allows you to handle call waiting calls in seven different ways (see page 49).

“Area Code” option, your local area code does not appear in the Caller ID message. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number (see page 29).

Note: If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.

System Reset

This menu is used to clear the handset ID from the base, or the base ID from the handset.

Submenu name Description

Deregister HS Clear the handset ID from the base. Use this menu, for example when

Replacing Base Clear the base ID. Use this menu, for example, if you replace

you change the digital security code (see page 30).

the base with a different base of the DCT series model (DCT5260/DCT5280/DCT5285) (see page 30).

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Setting up the Menu

Entering the Menu

1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to a

desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset).

3) Press the OK soft key to enter the menu. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK soft key.

4) Use volume/

▲ or ▼ to select a desired submenu,

then press the OK soft key to enter.

In the submenu, volume/

▲ or ▼ is used to select an

item. Press the OK soft key to confirm your setting. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK soft key. For detailed instructions, see the following sections for the desired submenu.

5) To exit the menu, press the end key.

• If any of the following occurs during the menu operation, the operation will be cancelled.

- Press the end key.

- Press talk/flash or speaker.

- Charge the handset.

- Receive an outside/intercom call.

• If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode.

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MENU CID RDL PB

DirectLink Mode Handset Setup Answ. Setup

BACK OK

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For Answering Setup menu, you can also set them from the base (see page 53).

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• If you select “Ringer Volume Off”,

icon appears in the display.

• If you press

volume/

Volume High or volume/▼ in Ringer Volume Off, you will hear a beep.

▲ in Ringer

DirectLink Mode

Using the DirectLink Mode

1) Enter the “DirectLink Mode” menu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter the DirectLink mode. You will hear a confirmation tone, and “DirectLink Mode Complete” appears.

3) To return back to the normal mode, exit the DirectLink mode. To exit the DirectLink mode, press the CANCEL soft key, then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle.

To enter DirectLink mode press [ENTER]

BACK BACK ENTER

Handset Setup

Setting a Ringer Volume

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Volume” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”

on page 23).

2) Press volume/ Volume Low, or Ringer Volume High). You will hear a ringer or melody at the selected volume (if you select “Ringer Volume Off”, no ringer or melody will sound).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to adjust the ringer settings (Ringer Volume Off, Ringer

Ringer Volume

High

BACK OK

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Selecting a Ringer Tone

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Tones” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

You can choose from 8 ringers or 8 melodies:

- Ringers [Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light

Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop]

- Melodies [Beethoven’s Symphony #9 (Beethoven9), For Elise (Elise), We Wish You

A Merry Christmas (Merry-Xmas), Home Sweet Home (Hm Swt Hm), Lorri Song #6 (Lorri Song), When The Irish Eyes Are Smiling (Irish Eyes), Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart (Sweetheart)]

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer. You will hear the ringer or melody as

you scroll through the options.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Ringer Tones Flicker Clatter

Distinctive Ringer Setup

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Distinct. Ring” submenu (see “Entering the

Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select “On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Distinctive Ring On Off

BACK BACK OK

Setting the AutoTalk

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Auto Talk” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to change the selection,

“On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Auto Talk On Off

BACK BACK OK

GETTING STARTED

OKBACK

If you set the ringer to Off, the ringer tone will not sound.

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If you don’t enter a banner, the phone will use the handset ID for the banner (for example

Handset #1).

Setting the Anykey Answer

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Anykey Answer” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”

on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to change the selection,

“On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Banner

1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Banner” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Use the number keypad (0-9), /tone/ DELETE soft key to enter or edit the name. To delete the current banner, press and hold the DELETE soft key, then enter the new name.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

t, #/s, or the

Anykey Answer On Off

BACK BACK OK

Banner

BACK OK

Selecting a Language

Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Language” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to choose English, French (Français), or Spanish (Español).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Contrast” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to adjust the contrast of the LCD (10 levels).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Contrast

- +

BACK BACK OK

OKBACK

If you press volume/ ▲ in the highest contrast level or volume/ ▼ in the lowest contrast level, you will hear a beep.

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Answering System Setup

Setting a PIN Code

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Security Code” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Enter a two-digit PIN code (01-99) using the number keypad (0-9).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Security Code 80

BACK OK

GETTING STARTED

For Answering Setup menu, you can also set them from the base (see page 53).

Setting the Ring Time

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Ring Time” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select a Ring Time (Toll

Saver, 2 Times, 4 Times, or 6 Times).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Record Time

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Record Time” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/ (1 Minute, 4 Minutes, or Announce Only).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to select Record Time

Ring Time Toll Saver 2 Times

OKBACK

Record Time 1 Minute 4 Minutes

OKBACK

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Setting the Message Alert On or Off

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Message Alert” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose “On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Language of your Answering System

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Language” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose English, French

(Français), or Spanish (Español).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Call Screen

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Call Screen” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose “On” or “Off”.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Answer Mode

1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Answer Mode” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to choose “On” or “Off”.

Message Alert On Off

BACK BACK OK

OKBACK

Call Screen On Off

BACK BACK OK

Answer Mode On Off

BACK BACK OK

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Global Setup

Setting Day and Time

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Day & Time” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select the day of the week,

then press the NEXT soft key.

3) Press the number keypad (0-9) to set the time, then press the NEXT soft key.

4) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose “AM” or “PM”, then press the OK soft key. You will

hear a confirmation tone.

Setting CIDCW

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “CIDCW” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to select “CW On/CWDX On”,

“CW On/CWDX Off”, or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting the Area Code

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Area Code” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press the number keypad (0-9) to enter a 3-digit area code.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the DELETE soft key and number keys to enter the new area code.

Day & Time SUN 12:00 AM

BACK BACK NEXT

CIDCW CW On/CWDX Off CW Off/CWDX Off

Area Code

BACK OK

GETTING STARTED

• You can set the clock either by the handset or base (see “Setting the time” on page 54).

• When a Global setting is changed from one handset, this affects all registered handsets.

• For setting the day and time, the idle time-out is extended

OKBACK

to 2 minutes.

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Setting the Dial Mode

1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Dial Mode” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/ or “Pulse” (the initial setting is Tone).

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to change the selection, “Tone”

Dial Mode Tone Pulse

BACK BACK OK

System Reset

De-register the Handset

1) Enter the “System Reset” menu, then “Deregister HS” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

2) Press volume/ de-registered from the list, then press the OK soft key.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

When de-registration is complete, “Deregistration Complete” appears.

4) After de-registering the handset, move to “Replacing the Base Setting” below.

Replacing the Base Setting

1) Enter the “System Reset” menu, then “Replacing Base” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).

“Do you want to replace Base?” appears.

2) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. The base information will be deleted.

When replacing the base is complete, “Please Register” appears, register the handset(s) to the new base (see page 65).

▲ or ▼ to select the handset ID to be

Which Handset? Handset #1 Handset #2

BACK BACK OK

Are you sure to deregister Handset #1?

BACK BACK OK

Do you want to replace Base?

BACK BACK OK

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Making and Receiving Calls

On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking to an outside call. Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking.

appears during hands-free conversations.

You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to “hands-free conversation”. To switch a call, press the speaker key during the call.

From the Handset From the Base

Normal conversation Hands-free conversation

To answer a call Handset On the Cradle Press (talk).

To make a call Handset Off the Cradle Handset Off the Cradle

To hang up Press end, or return the handset to the cradle (AutoStandby). Press (talk). To enter a pause When you dial the number in the standby mode, Pressing (talk).

within the press the PAUSE soft key. When you dial the number, dialing sequence “

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk) or pick up the handset and press talk/flash.

Handset Off the Cradle Handset Off the Cradle

Press any number key, /tone/ or #/

s (Any Key Answer),

or press talk/flash.

1) Press talk/flash. 1) Press speaker. 1) Press (talk).

2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number.

OR OR

Dial the number, then Dial the number, then press talk/flash. press speaker.

P” appears in the display, which represents a pause. press redial/pause.

t, Press speaker.

• To set “Autotalk”, see page 25 or “Anykey Answer”, see page 26.

• The handset microphone is located at the bottom of the handset (see “Controls and Functions” on page 6). Position yourself as near to the handset as possible and speak clearly.

• If the line is in use by another handset(s), “Line In Use” appears in all registered handset’s display, that are not in use.

• The base microphone is located under the base. Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly.

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• If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory.

• If the redial memory is empty, you will hear a beep.

• If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone returns to the standby mode.

• If you press the end key, the operation is canceled.

Placing a Call on Hold

1) During a call, press intercom/hold (or int’com/hold on the base). The call will be put on hold.

Once 10 seconds has passed or when you press the end key, the call will be put on hold.

2) To talk to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on a handset (or (talk) on the base). The phone will return back to the call.

• You can hold a call for 5 minutes, when 5 minutes has passed, the call is disconnected and the phone returns to the standby mode.

• While a call is on hold, CIDCW can not be received.

Redialing a Call

The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.

Redialing from Standby Mode

1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in the standby mode.

2) Press volume/

then press the OK soft key. The phone number that was last dialed appears in the display.

3) Press volume/ three phone numbers dialed.

4) Press talk/flash or speaker. The selected number is dialed.

5) To hang up, press the end key.

▲ or ▼ to select “Redial History”,

▲ or ▼ to toggle through the last

Hold,to transfer Handset #2 Handset #3

BACK BACK OK

Line On Hold Handset #1 New: 1

MENU CID RDL PB

<Redial1> 8007303456

BACK DELETE

<Redial2> 2145452930

BACK DELETE

<Redial3> 8175551212

BACK DELETE

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Redialing from Talk Mode

1) Press talk/flash or speaker, then the MENU soft key.

2) Select the number you dialed by following steps 2-3 in “Redialing from Standby

Mode”. To go back, press the BACK soft key.

3) Press the DIAL soft key.

4) To hang up, press the end key.

Redialing from the Base

1) Press (talk).

2) Press redial/pause on the base. The last number dialed from the base is redialed.

3) To hang up, press (talk).

Deleting a Redial Record

1) In the Standby mode, recall the desired number by following steps 1-3 in “Redialing

from Standby Mode”.

Press the DELETE soft key.

3) Press volume/

4) Press the OK soft key. The redialed number is deleted.

▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”.

Delete Redial1? Yes No

BACK BACK OK

Ringer Mute (temporarily)

You can temporarily mute the handset and the base ringer tone. To mute the handset ringer tone, when the handset is off the cradle and the phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key. To mute the base ringer tone, press on the base. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call.

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Talk 0:15

- Volume +

MUTE MENU

Talk 0:15

- Volume +

MUTE MENU

• To adjust the base ringer or speaker volume, see page 52-53.

• If you press the end key to cancel muting, the call is disconnected and the phone will return to the standby mode.

Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume

You can select different volume levels for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (6 levels: Low to Max). The volume can only be adjusted during a call. Press

volume/

▲ or ▼ to select the volume settings. When you

hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.

If you press volume/ ▲ in the maximum volume level or volume/ ▼ in the lowest volume level, you will hear a beep.

Mute Microphone

With the handset

You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are talking with cannot hear you.

During a telephone call, press the MUTE soft key to turn Off the microphone. “Mute” and

appear in the display. Press the MUTE OFF soft key to cancel muting.

With the base

While using the base speakerphone, press mute on the base to turn Off the microphone. Press mute again, or press (talk) to cancel muting.

• The tone feature only applies when the dial mode is set to pulse.

• This special number can be stored in a memory location. This is referred to as Chain Dialing (see page 44.)

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Tone Dialing Switch-over

Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch-over to tone dialing during the call. For example, entering your bank account number after you have called your bank.

Initially make your call with the pulse dialing mode. Once your call connects, press /tone/ desired number. These digits will be sent as tone dialing. Once the call ends, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing mode resumes.

t on the handset or base. Enter the

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Traveling Out-of-Range

During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, you will hear a beep and “Out of Range” appears, then the handset returns to the standby mode. You may return back to the call if you move your handset within the range limits of the base, and press talk/flash or speaker within 30 seconds.

Clarity Booster

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually improve the sound quality for clear operation. This works only when the phone is in use.

1) Press the MENU soft key.

2) Select “Booster On”, then press the OK soft key.

“Clarity Booster” appears in the display. To turn Off the Clarity Booster, press the MENU soft key,

select “Booster Off”, then press the OK soft key again.

Booster On Recording Caller ID

BACK BACK OK

3-Way Conferencing

The phone permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line.

When speaking on the handset

1) Press (talk) on the base to initiate the 3-way conversation.

2) To hang up, press (talk) on the base. The handset will still be connected to the call.

Normally, the talk time is 7 hours, however, when the Clarity Booster is On, the talk time duration will be up to 5 hours with fully charged batteries.

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You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting Service.

When speaking on the base

1) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset to initiate the 3-way conversation.

2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press the end key on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call.

If you purchase a DCX520 extra handset, the phone permits 4-way conversation, see “4-way Conferencing” on page 66 for details.

Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

Intercom and transfer features are available for your phone. See “Intercom/Call Transfer Feature“ on page 67 for details.

Flash and Call Waiting

If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash (or flash on the base) to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash (or flash on the base) again.

New Message LED

The new message LED on the handset is designed to work with your answering system. The LED flashes when you have new messages in your answering system.

The LED stops flashing when all new messages are played back (see “Using your Answering System” on page 58).

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Phonebook

Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.

• If any of the following occurs during a phonebook operation, the operation will be canceled.

-Press the end key. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected).

-Press talk/flash or speaker.

-Receive an outside/intercom call.

-Charge the handset

-Receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) (during a call or when the line is in use).

• If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode (or back to the call).

Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key.

2) Press volume/ The handset displays the following items: (1st line) The number of the phonebook locations used (2nd line) How to search (press the number keypad, volume/ (3rd line) How to enter the storing operation (press the STORE soft key) (4th line) The BACK and the STORE soft keys.

▲ or ▼ to move pointer to “Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key.

▲ or ▼)

Phonebook : 50 Search [A-Z/ / ] Store [STORE]

BACK BACK STORE

You have a total of 100 locations. However, Caller ID messages and Phonebook share the memory locations.

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3) Press the STORE soft key,

“Store/Edit Name” appears.

• When the memory is

full, you will hear a beep and “Memory Full” appears. You cannot store names and numbers.

• The pause key counts as one digit. Pressing the PAUSE soft key more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. Each pause replesents a 2 second delay.

• Selecting a speed dial location where a number is already stored, releases the old number’s speed dial setting. The new number will be stored in the speed dial location.

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4) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad (see the “Steps for Entering Names and Special characters” on page 39).

If a name is not required, go to step 5. <No Name> will be used as the name.

5) Press the OK soft key to store the name, “Store/Edit No.” appears.

6) Press the number keypad to enter the phone number (up to 20 digits), press the OK soft key to store the number.

7) “Distinctive Ring” appears. Press volume/

▲ or ▼

to move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options, then press the OK soft key.

If you choose not to store a “Distinctive Ring”, simply select the “No Selectn” option.

8) “Speed Dial” appears. Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to select the Speed dial location (10 locations: SPD1-SPD0).

If you choose not to store the name/number as a Speed Dial, simply select the “No Selectn” option.

9) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone and “Done!” appears in the display.

Store/Edit Name Movies

BACK DELETE OK

Store/Edit No. 8007303456

DELETE PAUSE OK

Distinctive Ring No Selectn Flicker

BACK OK

Speed Dial No Selectn SPD1:<Empty>

BACK OK

Movies 800-730-3456 Flicker /SPD2

BACK DELETE EDIT

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Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters

Number of times key is pressed

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.

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If the next character uses the same number key, you must press

#/s to move the

cursor over. Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set.

If you make a mistake while entering a name

Use /tone/

t or #/s to move the cursor to the incorrect character.

Press the DELETE soft key to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold the DELETE soft key.

For example, to enter Movies:

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, recall the “Phonebook” menu by following steps 1-2 in “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial” on page 37.

2) Press the STORE soft key, “Store/Edit Name” appears.

3) Press 6 once, then press #

/s to move the cursor to right.

4) Press 6 six times.

5) Press 8 six times.

6) Press 4 six times.

7) Press 3 five times.

8) Press 7 eight times.

9) When finished, press the OK soft key.

To continue to store the telephone number, proceed to step 6 on page 38.

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Viewing the Phonebook

Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use.

1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key (or the MENU soft key during a call).

2) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to

“Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key.

If you recall the phonebook during a call, the following screen appears.

3) Press volume/

▲ or ▼, or the number keypad to scroll through the phonebook

locations. Phonebook locations appear in alphabetical order (from first to last when you press volume/

▼, from last to first when you press volume/ ▲).

Or, refer to the letters on the number keys to select the first letter of the desired name. Press a number key (2-9 and 0) once for the first letter, press twice for the second letter, and so on. The first location that begins with the letter you entered appears.

For example, to search for “Movies”, press 6 once. Press volume/ phonebook location is displayed.

4) To finish the viewing operation, press the BACK soft key repeatedly or the end key.

Phonebook : 50 Search [A-Z/ / ] Store [STORE]

BACK BACK STORE

Phonebook : 50 Search [A-Z/ / ]

BACK BACK OK

▲ or ▼ until the

•“/SPDn” appears when you view a speed dial.

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• During a call, don’t press the end key or the call will be disconnected.

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Making Calls Using the Phonebook

From Standby Mode

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 41).

Press talk/flash or speaker. The displayed number is dialed.

3) To hang up press the end key.

Movies 800-730-3456 Flicker /SPD2

BACK DELETE EDIT

From Talk Mode

1) Press talk/flash or speaker.

2) View the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 41).

3) Press the DIAL soft key. The number in the displayed phonebook location is dialed.

4) To hang up press the end key.

Speed Dialing

If you store a phone number in a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 SPD0), you can use the speed dialing feature. When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold a number key (0-9) associated with the speed dial until the phone number appears, then press talk/flash or speaker. The number stored in the speed dial (SPD1 - SPD0) is dialed.

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Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial

1) When the phone is in the standby mode,

press the CID RDL PB soft key.

2) Press volume/

“Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key.

3) Press volume/ ▲ or ▼, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 41).

a. Editing the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears,

press the EDIT soft key. “Store/Edit Name” appears.

2) Follow the steps 4 to 8 under “Storing Phone

Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial” on page 38 to complete the editing operation.

3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

b. Deleting the Stored Data

1) When the phonebook location to be deleted appears, press the DELETE soft key.

“Delete Memory?” appears.

2) Press volume/ ▲ to move the pointer to “Yes”.

Press the OK soft key. You hear a confirmation tone. “Deleted!” appears in the display.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to

Phonebook : 50 Search [A-Z/ / ] Store [STORE]

BACK BACK STORE

Store/Edit Name Movies

BACK DELETE OK

Delete Memory? Yes No

BACK BACK OK

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• The 10 memory locations in the base are independent from the handset.

• If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone returns to the standby mode.

• If you make or receive a call, the operation is canceled.

Chain Dialing

The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example of this is a bank account number. Store a special number in the phonebook location (refer to “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial” on page 37). Once you have called your bank, and when you are prompted to enter the account number, just as you do when viewing the phonebook location, view the special number, then press the DIAL soft key.

Memory Dialing (base only)

You can store 10 phone numbers in the base, and make calls with memory dialing from the base.

Storing Phone Numbers

1) Press memory in the standby mode.

2) Enter the number you wish to store. (The number cannot exceed 20 digits.)

3) Press memory. Enter the memory location number (0-9) on the keypad. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Making Calls with Memory Dialing

1) Press (talk) in the standby mode.

2) Press memory. Enter the memory location number (0-9) to dial the number.

Deleting the Stored Data

1) Press memory in the standby mode.

2) Press memory again.

3) Enter the memory location number (0-9) you wish to delete. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Caller ID

You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.

When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number in the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing. Make sure you have turned On the CIDCW feature (see page 29).

Important:

Memory locations for Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) are common, you can store up to 100 in total. A Caller ID message is not stored when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations. The earliest Caller ID message is overwritten when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations and Caller ID messages in total.

• If any of the following occurs during Caller ID operation, the operation will be canceled.

-Press the end key. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will

be disconnected).

-Press talk/flash or speaker.

-Receive an outside/intercom call.

-Receive a CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) (during a call or when the line is in use).

-Charge the handset.

• If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode (or back to the call).

1) When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, the name will appear in the display (up to 15 characters).

The date and time received Caller’s name Caller’s phone number Soft keys

12/12 12:30AM Jane Smith 214-555-1234

MUTE

CALLER ID

• If you answer a call before the Caller ID message is received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear.

• When the call is received via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller´s phone number and name does not appear. (This includes some international calls.)

• When the call is via a private branch exchange (PBX), the caller´s phone number and name may not appear.

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• The number of calls from the same Caller ID appears next to the received time. Once you have reviewed the new message, the number will be cleared and disappears.

• During a call, don’t press the end key or the call will be disconnected.

You may receive any one of the following messages: When invalid data is received “Incomplete Data” When a private name is received “Private Name” When a private number is received “Private Number” When a unknown name is received “Unknown Name” When a unknown number is received “Unknown Number”

2) When you receive the call, the display changes to “Talk”.

Viewing the Caller ID List

The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode.

1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in the standby mode (or the MENU soft key during

a call).

2) Press volume/ key. The screen shows the number of new messages and the total number of messages.

3) To view the Caller ID messages in historical order (from new to old or from old to new), repeatedly press volume/ the earliest, or volume/

Or, to view the Caller ID messages with alphabetical search, press the number key pad (2-9 and 0) with the letter associated with the first letter of the desired message.

Once you view the Caller ID list with alphabetical search, you cannot switch back to historical order (from new to old or from old to new) unless you exit and re-enter the operation.

4) To finish the viewing operation, press the BACK soft key repeatedly or the end key.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to “Caller ID”, then press the OK soft

▼ to scroll through the messages from the latest to

▲ to scroll back through the messages.

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Deleting Information from the Caller ID List

CALLER ID

Deleting a Caller ID message

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller ID information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller ID List” on page 46).

2) Press the DELETE soft key. “Delete Caller ID” appears.

3) Press volume/

▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”.

4) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key.

2) Press volume/ ID”, then press the OK soft key. The number of new and total records appear.

3) Press the DELETE soft key.

4) Press volume/

5) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to “Caller

▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”.

Delete Caller ID Yes No

BACK BACK OK

Caller ID New : 5 Total: 25

BACK DELETE

Delete All? Yes No

BACK OK

Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, the information cannot be retrieved.

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• You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX).

• When a long distance call has been set, “1” appears in the display.

• If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored.

• If the Caller ID message was received as a private/unknown number, or the message does not have the number, you cannot store the message in the Phonebook. Or it was received as private/unknown name, the message will be stored as <No Name>.

• Even if the 100 memory locations are full, the message will be stored in the Phonebook. However, the message will be erased from the Caller ID list.

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Using the Caller ID Message List

Calling a party from the Caller ID list

From Standby mode

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller ID message (see “Viewing the Caller ID List” on page 46).

2) Press talk/flash or speaker. The displayed phone number dials automatically.

From Talk mode

1) Press talk/flash or speaker.

2) View the Caller ID message you want to dial (see “Viewing the Caller ID list” on page 46).

3) Press the DIAL soft key. The displayed phone number will be dialed.

Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation

While the present Caller ID information is displayed, pressing /tone/t will place or remove the prefix “1” in the display to set the call for a long distance call, or pressing

/s will set or cancel an area code (see page 29).

Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook

Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. The phone number and name of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller ID message to be stored. Then press the STORE soft key. “Store/Edit Name” appears.

2) To complete the setting, follow the steps 5-9 in “ Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed dial” on page 38.

12/12 12:30AM Jane Smith 214-555-1234

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Call Waiting Deluxe Features

Your phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe to use these features. Not all features are available in all areas. Check with your local telephone company for details.

1) When you receive a Call Waiting call, press the CWDX soft key for a list of options.

2) Press volume/

For example:

1 Ask to Hold 2 Tell Busy 3 Forward Call

BACK BACK OK

3) Press the OK soft key. A confirmation screen will appear, and returns back to the call.

Your phone is pre-programmed with seven call waiting options. You may select to ask the calling party to hold, send them a busy message, forward them to your voice mail, or answer and drop the first caller. You may also select to conference them into the current call or, at any time, choose to drop the first or drop the last caller. Check with your local telephone company for a full list of options.

▲ or ▼, or the number keypad (1-7) to select an option.

▼ 4 times press ▼ 2 times

press

3 Forward Call 4 Answer/Drop 1 5 Conference

BACK BACK OK

5 Conference 6 Drop First 7 Drop Last

BACK BACK OK

CALLER ID

• To activate features and display the CWDX soft key, select

“CW On/CWDX On”

in the Caller ID setup. See page 29.

• You can also answer a waiting call immediately by pressing talk/flash, the first caller will be placed on hold. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash again.

• To return back to a call, press the BACK soft key.

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The Integrated Answering Device

The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone.

Features

• Digital Tapeless Recording • Approx. 12 Minutes of Recording Time

• Call Screening On/Off • Selectable Outgoing Messages

• Voice Prompts for Menu Setup Guidance • Time and Day Announcement

• Remote Message Retrieval • Toll Saver

• Conversation Recording • Voice Memo

• Trilingual Language Option • Message Alert

• Remote Operation from the Handset

Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete the messages you choose. You will never have to worry about a tape wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly.

The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use, but please read through all of the instructions carefully.

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Turning the Answering System On/Off

1) To turn the answering system On, press ans on in the standby mode. After the announcement “Answering System is on”, the current greeting message will be played and you will hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you.

2) To turn the answering system Off, press ans on. After the announcement “Answering System is off”, the message counter display will no longer be illuminated.

You can also turn the Answering System On or Off from the handset using the menu mode (see page 28).

Setting up your Answering System

Setting your outgoing message (Greeting)

When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either the pre-recorded message or your own greeting.

Pre-recorded message

The following message is pre-recorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.”

Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting)

You can record a greeting up to 30 seconds long (must be more than 2 seconds long).

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold greeting.

2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record greeting”. The message counter displays “”, then begins to count down.

3) When you have finished recording your greeting, press greeting, or set. You will hear a confirmation tone and your recorded greeting plays back for you.

• When the answering system is full, “” appears on the base. You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages.

• Position yourself as near to the base as possible and speak clearly when recording your outgoing message.

• If you make an outside call, or a call is received on the base during the operation, the operation is canceled.

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• If an outside call is received during the operation, the operation is canceled.

• If you press

ringer/vol

maximum volume level (3) or ringer/vol ▼ in the ringer off (0), you will hear a beep.

▲ in the

Choosing between the two outgoing messages

When the phone is in the standby mode, press greeting. Press greeting again when the outgoing message is played. Each time greeting is pressed, the outgoing message is switched between the pre-recorded and the personal outgoing message.

Deleting an outgoing message

To delete the personal outgoing message, press del while the message is playing. The system announces “Greeting has been deleted”.

Setting the base ringer volume

You have four ringer volume options. One allows you to turn the base ringer off. The other three are volume levels.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press ringer/vol at the current volume level (“” High, “” Medium, “” Low, or “” Off) (if you set the base ringer volume to off “Ringer Off” is announced), and it appears on the base.

2) Press ringer/vol

▲ or ▼ repeatedly until the desired ringer volume appears. You will

hear a ringer at the selected volume level. The system returns to the standby mode.

You can also set the base ringer volume or while the phone is ringing, press ringer/vol or ▼ repeatedly to select the desired ringer volume.

▲ or ▼. You hear the ringer

▲

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CLOCK/MENU

Adjusting the speaker volume level

When the base speaker is in use, press ringer/vol ▲ or ▼ on the base to adjust the volume. Press ringer/vol

▲ for louder or ringer/vol ▼ for softer.

The numbers 1-10 appear on the base indicating the volume levels. 1 being the softest and 10 being the loudest.

Using the menu mode

The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions.

• To scroll through the menu options, repeatedly press CLOCK/MENU on the base in the standby mode. The system returns to standby after the last menu option. A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the standby mode.

• If you press , the operation is canceled.

• If the system remains idle for about 5 seconds after

the announcement, the system returns to standby. Once /SELECT or /SELECT is pressed, the idle time is extended to 10 seconds.

• If there is an incoming call, the operation is canceled.

• When you have completed the setting, press to

exit the menu mode, or CLOCK/MENU to move to the next menu option.

• You can also set these menus from the handset. See “Answering System setup” on page 27 for instructions.

For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menu setup mode.

• If you press ringer/vol ▲ in the maximum volume level (10) or ringer/vol ▼ in the lowest volume level (1), you will hear a beep.

• Press and hold

ringer/vol

on the base to scroll quickly through the volume levels.

▲ or ▼

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• Normally, if the system remains idle for 10 seconds after

/SELECT or /SELECT is

pressed, the system will return to standby. However, for setting the time, the idle time is extended to two minutes.

• Press and hold

/SELECT or /SELECT to

quickly scroll through the numbers on the display.

• Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time.

Setting the Time

Follow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time.

1) Press CLOCK/MENU.

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until the correct day is announced and the corresponding number (from “” Sunday to “” Saturday) appears.

3) Press SET to select the day.

4) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until you hear the correct hour setting. The numbers “” through “” appear on the base as each hour is announced.

5) Press SET to select the hour.

6) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until you hear the correct minute setting. The numbers “” through “” appears on the base as each minute is announced.

7) Press SET to select the minute.

8) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until you hear the correct AM or PM setting. The message counter displays “” or “”.

9) Press SET to select the AM/PM setting. A confirmation tone sounds, the day and time you set are announced for your review.

Setting a PIN code

To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code ( - ). To select a PIN code, perform the following steps:

1) Press CLOCK/MENU twice. The current PIN code appears on the base and it is announced.

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until the desired number appears. Press and hold

/SELECT or /SELECT to quickly scroll through the numbers on the display.

3) Press SET to select the PIN code. A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the new PIN code.

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Setting the ring time

The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. Setting “TS” (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none. This way, if you make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring to avoid billing charges.

1) Press CLOCK/MENU three times. The current ring time setting (“” 2, “” 4, “” 6, “” Toll saver) appears on the base and it is announced.

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until the desired ring time appears.

3) Press SET to select the new ring time. A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the new ring time.

Selecting the message record time

You have three record time options. The options “1 minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message.

1) Press CLOCK/MENU four times. The current recording time (“” 1 minute, “” 4 minutes, “” Announce only) appears on the base and it is announced.

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until the desired message record time appears.

3) Press SET to select the new recording time. A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the new record time.

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When using the Announce only feature, you may want to change your outgoing message, if the message prompts the caller to leave a message. The prerecorded message changes automatically.

Announce only feature

The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 55. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own personal greeting, press greeting, when the outgoing message is played. Press greeting to select the greeting of your choice. A confirmation tone sounds. If you want to use your own greeting, you may want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message. Refer to “Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting)” on page 51.

The following message is pre-recorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.”

Setting the message alert

Message Alert feature lets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a short alert tone. If you set the Message Alert On, and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Set the Message Alert to On or Off by using the CLOCK/MENU key.

1) Press CLOCK/MENU five times. The current setting (On or Off) appears on the base and it is announced.

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT to choose “” or “”.

3) Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the current setting you have selected. When the first new message is received, the alert tone will begin to sound.

Turning the message alert tone Off by pressing any key

To quickly turn Message Alert Off, press any key on the base unit and the tone will automatically deactivate.

Turning the message alert tone Off when you are away from your phone

When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see pages 61-

63) the Message Alert will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all

new messages are played back.

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Selecting the language

You can select the Language of your answering system announcements to English, French, or Spanish.

1) Press CLOCK/MENU six times. The current setting (“” English, “” French, or “” Spanish) appears on the base, and it is announced (“English” English, “Français” French, or “Español” Spanish).

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT to select the language.

3) Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces the new setting in the selected language.

Setting the call screen

You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On.

1) Press CLOCK/MENU seven times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base.

2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT to choose “” or “”.

3) Press SET. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the new setting.

You can mute the Call Screen temporarily. When the system is answering, press . The Call Screen function resumes when the system is no longer in answering mode. Additionally, to adjust the volume, press ringer/vol

If you set the answering system to Off, you cannot screen a call.

Screening a call

To screen an incomming call, do the steps as follows:

1) After the answering system answers, the base speaker will let you hear the calls as the machine records the message.

2) To answer the call, press (talk) or pick up the handset from the base (when AutoTalk is set to On). If the handset is away from the base, press talk/flash, speaker or any number key, /tone, or # (when AutoTalk is set to On). The answering system will disconnect automatically.

▲ or ▼.

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• If an outside call is received during the operation, the operation is canceled.

• To stop playing your messages, press again at any time.

• When the answering system is full, “” appears on the base. You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. (Refer to “Deleting a message” on page 59.)

Using your Answering System

The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages.

Playing your messages

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press . The system announces the number of new and old messages while the message counter displays only the number of new messages. The time and day that each message was received is announced after the message is played. The message counter will then display the number of current stored messages.

2) When all new messages have been played, you hear a confirmation tone and the system announces “End of message”. The system returns to standby. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing . Once you have listened to a new message, it then becomes an old message. The old messages will be played in the order in which they were received.

Repeating a message

1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.

2) To repeat the current message, press /SELECT after a few seconds of beginning the message. To quickly scroll backwards through a message, press and hold /SELECT.

To repeat the previous message, press /SELECT within a few seconds (about 4 seconds during remote operation) after a message begins playing. If you have several messages, press /SELECT repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay. If the current message is the first new message, the system plays back from the beginning of the current message (it does not go back into the old message group).

3) Press at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory.

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Skipping a message

1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.

2) Press /SELECT at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time /SELECT is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press /SELECT repeatedly to find the message you want to play. To quickly scroll through a message, press and hold /SELECT. The system advances through the playback at double speed.

3) Press at anytime to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter shows the number of messages stored in memory.

Deleting a message

To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages.

1) Press to review your messages.

2) Press del at anytime during the message to delete the message. You hear a confirmation tone and the message is deleted.

3) To delete all messages, press del in the standby mode. Press del again after the announcement “To delete all message, press delete again.”.

When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback all messages”. This protects you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed.

Important:

When you press del, you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message cannot be replayed or retrieved.

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Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Make sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines.

Voice memo

The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 4 minutes).

1) Press and hold memo rec. You hear a beep.

2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record Memo Message” and a confirmation tone. The message counter displays “”.

3) When you have finished, press memo rec, , or set to stop recording. The system returns to standby.

• The voice memo messages are recorded as an incoming messages.

• When the answering system is full, “” appears on the display and recording is terminated.

• If an outside call is received during the operation, the operation is canceled.

Recording a conversation

You can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than 2 seconds and within 10 minutes).

•

A recorded conversation is treated as an incoming message and will be added to the stored messages.

• You cannot record 3-way or intercom conversations.

•

When the answering system becomes full, “” appears on the display and recording is terminated.

From the handset

1) During a conversation, press the MENU soft key on the handset.

2) Press volume/ appears on the handset, and “” flashes on the base. A confirmation tone, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording.

3) Press the STOP soft key to finish recording. You will hear a confirmation tone.

From the base

1) During a conversation using the base speaker phone, press and hold memo rec on the base until you hear a confirmation tone. The unit begins recording and “” flashes on the display. A confirmation tone, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording.

2) To stop recording, press or memo rec. You hear a confirmation tone.

▲ or ▼ to select “Recording”, then press the OK soft key.

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Remote Operation

You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone or the handset.

Remote access away from home

You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message when you are away from home. Additionally, you can turn On or Off your answering system from a remote location.

• Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time. See “Setting the Time” on page 54.

• The system will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the command

waiting mode. To continue playing your messages, press 0 then 2 again within 15 seconds.

•

If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times, you will hear a beep and the system will return to standby.

• During the remote operation, “” appears on the base.

1) Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. If the answering system is off, it will answer after about 10 rings and sounds a series of beeps.

2) During the greeting message (or a series of beeps when the answering system is off), press 0 and enter your PIN code within 2 seconds (see “Setting a PIN Code” on page 27 or 54).

3) The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory. You hear “To play incoming messages, press zero-two. For help, press onezero”. You will hear a beep.

4) Enter a command within 15 seconds, each command there after must be entered within 2 seconds. You may select a command from the following chart:

For your convenience a remote operation card is provided for you to use while away from home (refer to page 79).

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Command Function

0 then 1 Repeat a Message* 0 then 2 Playing incoming Messages 0 then 3 Skipping a Message 0 then 4 Deleting a Message 0 then 5 Stop Operation

Command Function

0 then 6 Answering System On 0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop ** 0 then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop ** 0 then 9 Answer System Off 1 then 0 Help Guidance

* For Repeat a Message function, press 0 then 1 within about four seconds to

repeat the previous message, or press 0 then 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message.

** For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter

the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording, press 0 then 7 or 8.

5) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the chart above.

6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.

Remote access with the handset

You can check your new incoming messages, skip, repeat, or delete your incoming messages with the handset. For example, you can install the answering system in the living room, and check your incoming message from a bedroom with the handset. You can also use speakerphone on the handset for remote operation (see “Making and receiving calls” on page 31).

• If you press end before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby.

• When the answering system does not answer within 6 seconds, you hear a beep and the

phone will return to standby.

• The base’s keypad is disabled during remote operation.

• When you receive a call, the remote operation is canceled.

• You can change the handset volume during a remote operation.

• During the remote operation “” appears on the base.

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Playing incoming messages

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the soft key on the handset. “Remote Playback” appears on the handset display. The answering system

announces the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory. Messages will be played in the order in which they were received. The time and day that each message was received is announced after the message is played.

2) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby.

When the last message has been played, the system announces “End of messages”. And the system returns to standby.

• If you have new messages and old messages, only the new messages will be played. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing the soft key. Once you have listened to a new message, it then becomes an old message.

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Repeating a message

After a message begins playing, press the soft key within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press the soft key after about four seconds to repeat the current message.

Skipping a message

While the message is playing, press the soft key on the handset. Each time the soft key is pressed, the system scans forward one message.

Deleting a message

While the message is playing, Press the DELETE soft key on the handset. The message playing is deleted.

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• If you have new messages and old messages, only the new messages will be repeated.

• If you press the

soft key while the earliest message is playing, you can repeat only the current message.

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• To use the DCX520, register it to the DCT5285 series base.

• Save this manual for the detailed operation.

• All of the handsets ring when a call is received.

Expanding Your Phone

Your phone supports up to 4 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with your phone). You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger.

Effective combinations, for example:

- 4-way conferencing (the base, 2 handsets, and one outside line), while on an intercom call using the other 2 handsets, or

- 4-way conferencing (3 handsets and an outside line)

IMPORTANT:

• If you purchase a DCX520 extra handset, please register the handset to the DCT5285 series base before use. The DCX520 will not operate until it is registered.

• If you change a setting of the Global Setup menu in one of the handsets, you change settings for all the handsets. For all other features they must be set separately through each handset.

Connecting the Charger

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC

wall outlet.

2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. (See “B. Install the AA batteries into the handset” on page 13).

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If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time.

The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned at the factory, which has #1 (#1 and #2 for DCT5285-2) in the display. When you register additional handsets to the base, the handset ID will be assigned.

1) Before registering the extra handset, charge the phone’s battery for 10 minutes.

2) Place the extra handset in the main base unit to begin registration.

3) While the handset is registering, “Handset Registering” will appear in the LCD. When “Registration Complete” is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If “Registration Failed” appears, please try these steps again.

4) Place the handset back in the charging cradle and fully charge the phone’s battery for 17 to 20 hours.

Using the DirectLink Mode

To use this feature, you must enter the two handsets into the DirectLink mode first.

To enter the DirectLink mode eeSee page 24

• During DirectLink Mode, batteries use time when fully charged is as follows:

- Up to 7 hours continuous use.

- Up to 24 hours in the standby mode.

• Placing the handset in the cradle causes the handset to exit the DirectLink mode.

An extra handset can be registered when the base is in the standby mode.

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DirectLink call

1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby mode,

press the DirectLink soft key. (Example of DirectLink from handset #1).

SUN 12:00A Handset #1 DirectLink Mode

CANCEL DirectLink

2) Select the party by pressing the number keys (1 - 4). Your handset will page the other handset.

To DirectLink press 1-4

BACK

3) On the receiving handset, press talk or the ANSWER soft key, or any number key, /tone/ (when Anykey Answer is On).

4) When you finish your conversation, press the end key or the END soft key on either handset. Return the handset to the cradle, or press the CANCEL soft key then the OK soft key to return to normal mode.

t, or #/s

DirectLink from Handset #1

BACK ANSWER OK

4-Way Conferencing

Fourth person, at either the handset or the base, may be added to the conference call. For example, to add a fourth party to an ongoing conference call at the base or another

handset, press talk/flash on the fourth party’s handset (or (talk) on the base). To remove either caller from your conversation, press the end key on the party’s handset (or (talk) on the base). The other parties will still be connected to the call.

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Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone.

• If the party is busy or out of range, you will hear a beep and the handset returns to the standby mode.

• If any of the following occurs, the operation will be canceled.

- Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset, and (talk) on the base.

- Receive an outside/intercom call or page (while selecting the other handset).

• When the party does not answer within 1 minute, Intercom or Call Transfer is canceled.

Intercom

From handset to handset or to the base

1) Press intercom/hold in the standby mode.

2) Select the base or the handset you want to talk with from the selection list within 30 seconds. To select the handset (or the base), press volume/

▲ or ▼, then

press the OK soft key. If you select “All”, all handsets will be paged. An intercom tone sounds.

3) On the receiving handset (or the base), to answer the call, press talk/flash, intercom/hold, or the ANSWER soft key (or int’com/hold or (talk) on the base). Or press any number key, /tone/

t, or #/s (when Any Key Answer is On), or pick

up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is On).

4) To hang up the intercom call, press the end key or the END soft key on either handset (or press int’com/hold on the base).

From the base to a handset

1) Press int’com/hold on the base in the standby mode.

2) Select the handset you want to talk with by pressing the number key (1-4). To page all the handsets press /tone/

3) Follow the steps 3-4 under “From handset to handset or to the base”.

To intercom Handset #2 Handset #3

BACK BACK OK

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Call Transfer Feature

From handset to handset or to the base

1) During a call, press intercom/hold on the handset.

2) Select a handset or the base to transfer the call to within 10 seconds (refer to step 2 under “From handset to handset or to the base” in the intercom section). The call will automatically be placed on hold, and an intercom tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press the CANCEL soft key, talk/flash, speaker or the BACK soft key on the initiating handset.

3) On the receiving handset, to answer the page, press talk/flash, intercom/hold, or the ANSWER soft key (or int’com/hold or (talk) on the base). Or press any number key,

(when AutoTalk is On). The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold.

4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker (or (talk) on the base) on the receiving handset.

t, or #/s (when Any Key Answer is On), or pick up the handset from the cradle

/tone/

Hold,to transfer Handset #2 Handset #3

BACK BACK OK

From the base to a handset

1) During a call, press int’com/hold on the base. The call will automatically be placed on hold.

2) Select the handset you want to talk with by pressing the number key (1-4). To page all the handsets press /tone/ int’com/hold or (talk) on the base.

3) On the receiving handset, to answer the page, press talk/flash, intercom/hold, or the ANSWER soft key. Or press any number key, /tone/ is On), or pick up the handset from the cradle (when AutoTalk is On). The intercom mode is activated, but the caller is still on hold.

4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on the receiving handset.

t. An intercom tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press

t, or #/s (when Any Key Answer

Replacing the Base

When you replace the base with a different base of the DCT series model (DCT5260, DCT5280, or DCT5285 series), you need to clear the handset and base ID. To do this, perform the “System Reset” menu options (“De-register the Handset” and “Replacing the Base Setting” (see page 30). Then register all the handsets you have (see page 65).

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Changing the Digital Security Code

The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code:

1. Perform the “System Reset” menu options (“De-register the Handset” and “Replacing the Base Setting”) for all the handsets you have. (See “System Reset”

on page 30).

2. To register all the handsets do the following steps:

1) Place a handset, one at a time in the base.

2) Registration starts automatically. While registering “Handset Registering” appears in the display.

3) When the registration is complete, “Registration Complete” appears in the display.

4) Repeat steps 1-3 for another handset(s).

If the registration fails, “Registration Failed” appears in the display. Try the steps above again.

Installing the Beltclip

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.

To remove the beltclip

Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

Headset Installation

Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site. See page 11.)

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Note on Power Sources

Battery replacement and handling

When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. Please use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Warning

To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product, and “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Power Failure

During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.

Caution

• Use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

• Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them.

• Never throw the batteries into a fire, disassemble them, or heat them.

• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

Maintenance

When the handset or base unit becomes slightly dirty

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

When the handset or base unit becomes very dirty

Wipe with a soft cloth that has been dampened with diluted, neutral detergent. Dry with a dry cloth

When the charging contacts become very dirty on both the handset and base unit

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 handse t to t he base unit to charge.

Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish.

Caution

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General Information

The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 ºC to +50 ºC (+32 ºF to +122 ºF)

AC Adapter Information

AC Adapter part number: AD-830 for the base AD-310 for the charger (DCT5285-2 only) Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 400 mA 9V DC 210 mA

Supplied Battery Information

Battery part number: BT-211AR Capacity: 1500 mAh, 1.2V Battery use time (per charge) from fully charged: Talk mode duration (normal or DirectLink mode) Up to 7 hours (up to 5 hours when the Clarity Booster is On) Standby mode duration Up to 14 days (up to 24 hours in DirectLink mode)

If the handset is left off of the base, the actual Talk mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the base.

Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call. When the operating time becomes short, even after the batteries are recharged, please replace the batteries.

A replacement Uniden adapter may be purchase at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

For replacement batteries, use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Do Not use Alkaline, Lithium, or nonrechargeable batteries. To insure maximum performance and safety, 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.

Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.

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Troubleshooting

If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.

Symptom Suggestion

The charge LED won’t illuminate • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base (or the charger when the handset is placed in (for DCT5285-2 only)) and wall outlet. the cradle. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.

The audio sounds weak • Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from and/or scratchy. metal objects or appliances and try again.

Can’t make or receive calls. • Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.

Can’t make an internal call. • Make sure that the receiving handset is not already in use.

The handset or the base doesn’t ring • Charge the batteries in the handset for 17-20 hours by placing the handset on or can’t receive an intercom call. the base or charging cradle.

“

Unavailable” appears in • Make sure that another handsets or the base is not in use, and try the phone again.

the display. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys,

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• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base (or the charger (for DCT5285-2 only)) are clean.

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.

• Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 30) and register the handset to the base (see “Register the Handset” on page 65).

• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.

• If an outside call is already established, you may not be able to make

another outside call.

• Make sure that the handset or the base is in the standby mode.

• When a handset is recording a conversation, an intercom call from the base is not

available. Make sure a handset is not recording a conversation.

• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.

• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.

• Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 30) and register the handset to the base (see “Register the Handset” on page 65).

• If more than 4 handsets are in use, you may not be able to page.

wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.

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Symptom Suggestion

The Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring.

• The call was placed through a switchboard.

• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.

You cannot register the • Please make sure your batteries are charged at least 10 minutes handset at the base. (see “Register the Handset” on page 65).

• Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 30) and register the handset to the base (see “Register the Handset” on page 65).

• Only 4 handsets can be registered to the base.

The handset doesn’t communicate • Remove the base ID (see “Replacing the Base Setting” on page 30) and with the base or other handsets. register the handset to the base (see “Register the Handset” on page 65).

• Make sure that you have registered all handsets.

The handset or the base can’t join • Make sure that more than 3 handsets (or 2 handsets when the base is used for the conversation. the conference) are not in use.

• When recording a conversation, the 2nd handset (or the base) cannot join the conversation.

The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged in.

• Make sure that the answering system is turned On.

• Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only

(see page 55).

Messages are incomplete. • The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message.

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages.

After a power failure, the outgoing • Record your greeting again. The default message should remain. message is deleted.

No sound on the base unit • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. speaker during call monitoring • Make sure the call screen feature is set to On. or message playback.

Cannot access remote call-in features • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. from another touch-tone phone. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit the tone

for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your phone.

Time stamp cannot be heard. • Make sure you have set the time (see “Setting Day and Time” on page 29

or “Setting the Time” on page 54).

If you still have a problem. • Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023.

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Liquid Damage

Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the following steps.

Case Action

If the handset or base is exposed Wipe off the liquid and use as normal. to moisture or liquid, but only affects the exterior plastic housing.

If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic-housing (i.e. liquid 1) Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation. can be heard in the phone or 2) Remove the batteries by disconnecting. liquid has entered the handset 3) Leave the battery cover off and the batteries disconnected for at least 3 days. battery compartment or vent 4) Once completely dry, reinstall the batteries and the battery cover. openings on the base). 5) Recharge the handset’s batteries for 20 hours in the base unit before using

Handset:

the phone.

Base:

1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit, cutting off electrical power.

2) Disconnect the telephone cord from the base unit.

3) Let dry for at least 3 days.

IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the batteries to avoid charge interruption.

CAUTION:

DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Ft. Worth TX76155 1-800-554-3988. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

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Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning

•

This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.

• Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

• The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in this

equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery

used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

WARNING:

The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.

11. Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when following the

operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Additional Battery Safety Precautions

Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the

battery, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the batteries specified in the owner’s manual.

2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposal package insert for disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

5. Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the owner¬s manual provided for this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the batteries and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product. Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company. Both numbers are on the base unit.

Note: You must not connect your phone to:

• coin-operated systems

• most electronic key telephone systems

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims.

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Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service. If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is fully extended when needed. In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel. Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

More than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private.

Installation Considerations

Selecting a Location

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

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)

• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting.

• The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.

• You should charge your new phone for 17-20 hours before completing the installation or using the handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local telephone company for information about their installation.

Hardwired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords: Caution!

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Applying Power to the Base

This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around the strain relief notch on the bottom of the base.

NOTE: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip

hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or other electrical hazards.

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Unide n”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:

1-800-297-1023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday

for warranty service.

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155

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I.C. Notice

TERMINAL EQUIPMENT

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical

Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

RADIO EQUIPMENT

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. “Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone”.

I.C. NOTICE

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Index

0 - 9

3-way conferencing ....................35

4-way conferencing ....................66

16 ring options ..........................25

Announce only feature ................56

Answering system

Deleting a message ..................59

Playing your messages ..............58

Recording a conversation ..........60

Remote access..........................61

Repeating a message ................58

Skipping a message ..................59

Turning On/Off ........................51

Anykey answer............................26

Area code ..................................29

AutoTalk....................................25

Banner......................................26

Base speaker volume ..................53

Battery

Preparing and charging ..............13

Replacement and handling..........70

Beltclip ....................................69

Booster ....................................35

Caller ID

Caller ID service ......................45

Calling ....................................48

Call Waiting........................29, 49

Deleting ..................................47

Setting....................................29

Storing....................................48

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Using......................................48

Viewing ..................................46

Call transfer feature ....................68

Chain dialing ............................44

Clock ........................................54

Conversation, recording ..............60

Deluxe Call Waiting features ........49

De-register the handset ..............30

Dialing mode..............................15

Digital security code ..............10, 69

Distinctive ringer........................25

E, F, G, H

Earpiece volume..........................34

Expanding your phone ................64

General information ....................71

Hands-free conversation ..............31

Headset installation ....................69

I, J, K, L

I.C. Notice ................................77

Important safety instructions........75

Intercom ..................................67

Language ..................................26

LCD contrast ..............................26

Liquid damage............................74

M, N, O

Maintenance ..............................70

Making a call ............................31

Memory dialing ..........................44

Mute ........................................34

New Message LED........................36

Outgoing Message ......................51

P, Q

Package contents ........................11

Phonebook ................................37

Editing....................................43

Erasing....................................43

Making calls ............................42

Storing....................................37

Viewing ..................................41

Precautions................................75

Receiving a call ..........................31

Redialing a call ..........................32

Remote access

away from home ......................61

from your handset ....................62

Replacing the base......................68

Ringer volume ............................24

Setting up

base unit ................................12

extra handset ..........................64

handset ..................................13

Soft key function..........................9

Speed dialing ............................42

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Transferring a call ......................68

Troubleshooting ..........................72

Voice memo ..............................60

Warranty....................................76

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Remote Operation Card

CUT

REMOTE OPERATION CARD

REMOTE OPERATION

CARD

Remote access away from home

1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone.

2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance.

3. To quit, hang up the phone.

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Turn on the answering system remotely

1. Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep.

2. Press 0 and then enter your PIN code.

3. Press 0 then 5 to stop the announcement.

4. Press 0 then 6 to turn the answering system on.

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Task Key

Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding

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For information on the accessibility features of this product, please call

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May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:

4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,381,460 5,426,690

5,434,905 5,491,745 5,533,010 5,543,605 5,574,727 5,581,598

5,650,790 5,660,269 5,661,780 5,663,981 5,671,248 5,696,471

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