Uniden DCT738 Series, DCT738-2, DCT738-3, DCT738-4 Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................1
Welcome .......................................................................4
Accessibility..............................................................4
Terminology.Used.in.this.Manual
..............................5
Product Overview ........................................................ 6
Main.Phone.Features
...............................................6
Answering.System.Features
.....................................6
Parts.of.the.Handset
.................................................7
Parts.of.the.Answering.System.Base
........................8
Using the Interface ......................................................9
Reading.the.Display
..................................................9
Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key
...........................10
Using.the.Handset.Menus
......................................10
Entering.Text.from.Your.Handset
............................ 11
Installing the Phone ..................................................12
Choosing.the.Best.Location
....................................12
Wall.Mounting.the.Base
..........................................12
Installing.the.Battery
...............................................13
Connecting.the.Base.and.Charging.the.Handset
...14
Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line
................................14
Testing.the.Connection
...........................................14
Changing.the.Dial.Mode
.........................................15
Basic Setup ................................................................ 16
Selecting.a.Language
.............................................16
Setting.the.Day.and.Time
.......................................16
Activating.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.and.Call.Waiting.
Deluxe............................................................17
Activating.Personal.Ring
.........................................17
Activating.the.Key.Touch.Tone
................................17
Adding Accessory Handsets ....................................18
Compatible.Handsets
.............................................18
Charging.Accessory.Handsets
................................19
Registering.Accessory.Handsets
............................19
Resetting.Handsets
................................................20
Setting Up the Phonebook ........................................21
Creating.Phonebook.Entries
...................................21
Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry
....................................23
Editing.an.Existing.Phonebook.Entry
......................23
Storing.Caller.ID.or.Redial.Numbers.in.the.
Phonebook.....................................................23
Deleting.Phonebook.Entries
...................................24
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Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.Another.Handset...24
Customizing Your Phone ..........................................25
Changing.the.Handset.
Banner...............................25
Selecting.a.Ring.Tone.(Handset.Only)
....................26
Activating.AutoTalk.(Handset.only)
.........................27
Activating.Any.Key.Answer.(Handset.only)
.............27
Using Your Phone ......................................................28
Making.a.Call.from.the.
Phonebook.........................29
Chain.dialing.from.the.Phonebook
..........................29
Making.a.Call.with.Handset.Speed.Dial
..................29
Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.During.a.
Call.................................................................29
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting .............................. 30
Using.the.Caller.ID.List.
..........................................30
Making.a.Call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record
...................30
Deleting.Caller.ID.
Numbers....................................31
Using.Call.
Waiting...................................................31
Using.Call.Waiting.Deluxe
......................................31
Redialing a Number ...................................................32
Deleting.a.Redial.
Record........................................32
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume ................................................32
Adjusting.the.Ringer.Volume
..................................32
Adjusting.the.Earpiece.Volume
...............................32
Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume
................................33
Adjusting.the.Audio.Tone
........................................33
Using.the.Clarity.Boost.Feature
..............................33
Finding a Lost Handset .............................................33
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ..................... 34
Placing.a.Call.on.
Hold............................................34
Conferencing..........................................................34
Transferring.a.Call
..................................................35
Answering.a.Transferred.Call
.................................35
Using Special Features ............................................. 36
Do.Not.Disturb.(All.Calls)
........................................36
Muting.the.Ringer.(One.Call.Only)
..........................36
Muting.the.
Microphone...........................................36
Privacy.
Mode..........................................................37
Seven-Digit.Dialing.................................................37
Using.the.DirectLink™.Communication.Feature
.....38
Using.the.
Intercom..................................................39
Room/Baby.Monitor
................................................40
Tone.Dialing.Switch.Over
........................................41
Setting Up the Answering System ........................... 42
Features..................................................................42
Using.the.Answering.System.Interface
...................43
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Selecting.the.Language..........................................43
Setting.the.Number.of.Rings
...................................44
Setting.the.Day.&.Time
...........................................45
Recording.a.Personal.Greeting
..............................46
Selecting.a.Greeting
...............................................46
Deleting.Your.Personal.Greeting
............................47
Setting.the.Record.Time.(or.Announce.Only)
.........47
Activating.the.Message.Alert
..................................48
Activating.Call.Screening
........................................48
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identication
Number.(PIN).................................................49
Using the Answering System ................................... 50
Turning.Your.Answering.System.On.and.Off
..........50
Reviewing.Messages
..............................................50
Screening.Calls
.......................................................51
Recording.a.Conversation
......................................52
Recording.a.Voice.Memo
........................................53
Turning.Off.the.Message.Alert.Tone
.......................53
Operating the Answering System While You Are
Away from Home ..............................................53
Maintenance ...............................................................55
Specications..........................................................55
Power.Failures
........................................................55
Battery.Life
..............................................................55
Low.Battery.Alert
.....................................................56
Battery.Replacement.and.Handling
........................56
Change.the.Batteries.Annually
...............................56
Clean.the.Battery.Contacts
.....................................57
Troubleshooting ........................................................57
Resetting.the.Handset
............................................57
Resetting.the.Handset.Without.the.Base
................58
Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code
........................58
Traveling.Out.of.Range
...........................................59
Common.Issues
......................................................59
Liquid.Damage
........................................................61
Precautions! ..............................................................63
Important.Safety.Instructions.
.................................63
The.FCC.Wants.You.To.Know.
...............................64
Radio.Interference
..................................................65
Cordless.Telephone.Privacy
...................................65
I.C..Notice
...............................................................65
One Year Limited Warranty .......................................66
Index ...........................................................................67
Remote Operation Card ............................................72
At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! ............................74
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Welcome
Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.Uniden.Multi-Handset.phone.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this
manual may differ from the actual unit.
Uniden.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Uniden.America.Corporation..AutoStandby,.DirectLink,.IntegriSound.and.
Random.Code.are.trademarks.of.Uniden.America.
Accessibility
Uniden.provides.a.customer.service.hotline.for.accessibility.questions..If.you.have.a.disability.and.need.customer.
service.assistance.or.if.you.have.any.questions.about.how.Uniden’s.products.can.accommodate.persons.with.
disabilities,.please.call.the.accessibility.voice/TTY.line:.1-800-874-9314
Our.customer.care.hours.as.well.as.accessibility.information.can.be.found.on.our.website,.www.uniden.com,.under.
the.“Accessibility”.link..If.your.call.is.received.outside.of.our.business.hours,.you.can.leave.us.a.message.and.we.will.
call.you.back.
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Accessory Handset
This.phone.system.is.expandable:.one.
base.supports.a.total.of.four.handsets..
The.accessory.handset.is.a.handset.
that.is.compatible.with.this.model.
Base
The.main.part.of.the.phone.that.
connects.to.your.phone.line.and.lets.
you.make.and.receive.calls.
CID
Caller.ID.is.available.from.your.
telephone.provider..With.this.service,.
you.can.see.the.name.and.number.of.
incoming.callers.
CW Deluxe or Call
Waiting Deluxe
Call.Waiting.Deluxe.is.offered.by.your.
telephone.provider..This.service.gives.
you.different.options.when.you.have.
a.waiting.call..See.Using Call Waiting
Deluxe.on.page.31.
CID/CW or CIDCW
Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.is.available.
from.your.telephone.provider..With.
this.service,.you.can.see.incoming.
caller.information.while.on.another.
call.
Charger
A.cradle.that.comes.with.an.accessory.
handset.and.charges.the.handset.
battery..It.connects.to.power.but.does.
not.connect.to.a.phone.line.
DirectLink
TM
If.you.have.accessory.handsets.
on.your.system,.you.can.use.two.
handsets.as.2-way.radios.
Global Settings
Apply.to.registered.handsets.and.the.
base..If.you.change.something.under.
the.global.menu,.you.change.it.for.all.
registered.handsets.and.the.base..
Only.one.handset.can.change.global.
settings.at.a.time,.and.the.phone.must.
be.in.standby.
Standby
The.handset.is.not.in.use..If.it.is.off.
the.cradle,.no.line.has.been.activated..
No.dial.tone.is.present.
Station Any.handset.or.the.base.
Talk
A.telephone.line.has.been.activated.
on.the.handset.or.the.base,.enabling.
a.dial.tone.
Terminology Used in this Manual
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Product Overview
Main Phone Features
2.4GHz.Digital.Expandable.System.expands.up.
to.4.Handsets
Integrated.Digital.Answering.System
Caller.ID/Call.Waiting.Deluxe
100.shared.Phonebook.Entries/Caller.ID.
Numbers
DirectLink™.Two-Way.Communication
Room/Baby.Monitoring
Speakerphones.on.Base.&.Handset
Answering System Features
Digital.Tapeless.Recording
Up.to.12.Minutes.of.Recording.Time
Personal.or.Pre-recorded.Outgoing.Messages
English,.Spanish,.or.French.Voice.Prompts.for.
Menu.Setup
Day.and.Time.Announcement
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20.Ringer.Options.(10.Tones/10.Melodies)
Personalized.Ring.by.Party
10.Speed.Dial.Numbers
Last.3.Number.Redial
Copy.Phonebook.Entries.to.Another.Handset
English,.Spanish.and.French.Menu.Displays
Call.Transfer
Conferencing
Intercom
Remote.Message.Retrieval
Toll.Saver
Conversation.Recording
Voice.Memo
Message.Alert
Records.Up.to.59.messages
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Parts of the Handset
Handset.Antenna
Speakerphone.Speaker.and.Ringer
Handset.Battery.Compartment
New.Message.LED
Handset.Earpiece
LCD.Display
[menu/clear].key
[redial/pause] key
[ /ash] key (talk/ash)
[ ] key.(phonebook)
[*/tone/ ] key
[xfer/intercom] key
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
[select/ ] key.(select/messages)
[ ] key.(up)
[ ].key.(end.call)
[ ] key.(caller.ID)
[ ] key.(down)
[#/ ] key.(pound)
[ ] key.(speaker)
Handset.Microphone
Handset.Charging.Contacts
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
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Parts of the Answering System Base
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14
1
3 986 114
5
7
12
23
21 22
17 19
16 18 20 24
10
25 26
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2
Base.charging.contacts
charge .LED
Base.speaker
[greet] key.(record/
greeting)
[set] key
[menu/clock] key
[ ] key.(delete)
[ /select] key.(repeat/
select).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Message.counter.LED
[on/off] key.(answering.
system.on/off)
[ /select] key.(skip/
select)
[ ] key.(play/stop)
Base.antenna
[ / ] key.(volume
up/down.for.speaker/.
ringer)
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
in use LED
[nd hs] key (nd
handset).
[dnd].key.(do.not.
disturb)
[int’com].key.(intercom)
[hold] key
[mute] key
[memo/call rec] key
[speaker] key
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
[ash] key
Base.microphone
TEL.LINE.phone.jack
DC.IN.9V.power.jack
23.
24.
25.
26.
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Using the Interface
Reading the Display
The.handset.display.uses.icons.to.tell.you.the.status.of.your.phone..The.table.below.lists.the.icons.and.what.they.
mean.
Icon Status Description
Standby/Talk
The.
battery.icon.indicates.the.handset.battery.status:.
full,.medium,.low,.and.empty.
Standby
The.
ringer off.icon.indicates.that.the.ringer.is.turned.off.
Talk
The.
mute.icon.appears.while.the.handset.microphone.is.
muted.
Talk
The.
call record.icon.appears.while.recording.a.
conversation.
Talk
The.boost.icon.appears.when.the.Clarity.Boost.feature.is.
activated.
Talk
The.
speaker.icon.appears.when.the.handset.speaker.
phone.is.in.use.
Talk
The.
privacy.icon.appears.when.the.Privacy.Mode.is.
turned.on.
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The Standby Screen
When.the.phone.is.in.standby,.the.handset.display.shows.the.following.items:
Ringer.status./.Day.and.time./.Battery.status
Handset.banner
Number.of.new.Caller.ID.messages.received
Using the Four-way Function Key
Your.handset.has.a.four-way.function.key.that.allows.you.to.
move.the.cursor.or.pointer.on.the.display.and.access.the.most.
commonly.used.features.at.the.touch.of.a.button..By.moving.
this.key.to.the.left,.you.open.the.phonebook..Move.the.key.to.
the.right.to.access.Caller.ID.information..To.use.this.four-way.
key,.place.your.thumb.over.the.key.on.the.handset.and.move.to.
the.four.positions.to.get.the.feel.of.how.it.moves.and.operates.
Using the Handset Menus
To.open.the.menu,.press.[menu/clear].Select.the.option.you.
want.by.pressing.the.four-way.function.key..This.will.move.the.
cursor;.the.option.currently.selected.has.a.triangle.beside.it..
Activate.the.selected.option.by.pressing.
[select/ ]..To.exit.the.
menu.and.return.to.standby,.press.
[ ].
If.you.do.not.press.a.key.within.30.seconds,.the.phone.will.time.
out.and.exit.the.menu..When.setting.the.day.and.time,.the.time-out.period.is.extended.to.two.minutes.
LAIDE
R
R
EBMUN A
Open.the.
phonebook
Open.the.
Caller.ID.list
Volume.up
Volume
down
Four-way
function key
LAIDE
R
R
EBMUN A
Open.the.
phonebook
Open.the.
Caller.ID.list
Volume.up
Volume
down
Four-way
function key
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Entering Text from Your Handset
You.can.use.the.number.keypad.on.your.phone.to.enter.text.by.referring.to.the.letters.printed.on.each.number.
key. When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number
key..Press.the.number.key.twice.to.display.the.second.letter.and.three.times.to.display.the.third..Capital.letters.are.
displayed rst, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the rst letter, then use [#/ ] to.move.the.cursor.to.the.next.
position.to.enter.the.second.letter..For.example,.to.enter.the.word.“Movies”:.
Press.
[6].once.to.enter.M.
Use.
[#/ ].to.move.the.cursor.to.the.
right.
Press.
[6].six.times.to.enter.o.
Press.
[8].six.times.to.enter.v.
Press.
[4].six.times.to.enter.i.
Press [3] ve times to enter e.
Press.
[7].eight.times.to.enter.s.
Press.
[select/ ].to.end.your.text.
entry.
If.you.make.a.mistake.while.entering.a.
name,.use.
[*/tone/ ] or.[#/ ] to.move.the.
cursor.to.the.incorrect.character..Press.
[menu/clear].to.erase.the.wrong.character,.
and.then.enter.the.correct.character..
To.delete.all.characters,.press.and.hold..
[menu/clear].
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When.choosing.a.location.for.your.new.phone,.here.are.some.important.guidelines.you.should.consider:.
The.location.should.be.close.to.both.a.phone.jack.and.a.power.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch.
The.base.and.handset.should.be.kept.away.from.sources.of.electrical.noise.such.as.motors,.microwave.
ovens, and uorescent lighting.
Don’t.place.the.base.in.direct.sunlight.or.subject.it.to.high.temperatures..The.battery.may.not.charge.properly..
For.better.reception,.place.the.base.as.high.as.possible.
The.base.should.be.placed.in.an.open.area.for.optimum.range.and.reception.
If.your.home.has.specially.wired.alarm.equipment.connected.to.a.phone.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 qualied installer.
Wall Mounting the Base
This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.wall.plate.
Snap.the.wall.mount.adapter.into.the.notches.on.the.base.top.
Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.
CAUTION: To avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden
AD-800 AC adapter.
Wrap.the.AC.adapter.cord.inside.the.molded.wiring.channel.as.shown.
Plug.the.AC.adapter.into.a.standard.120V.AC.wall.outlet..DO.NOT.use.an.
AC.outlet.controlled.by.a.wall.switch.
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2.
3.
4.
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Plug.the.telephone.line.cord.into.the.TEL.LINE.jack..
Plug.the.telephone.cord.into.the.telephone.jack.
Align.the.mounting.slots.on.the.base.with.the.mounting.
posts.on.the.wall..Then.push.in.and.down.until.the.phone.is.
rmly seated.
Installing the Battery
Follow.the.steps.below.to.install.the.handset.battery.
1. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the nger
indention.for.a.better.grip).and.slide.the.cover.downward.to.
remove.
2.. Place.the.battery.pack.in.the.battery.compartment.
with.the.connectors.on.the.battery.and.on.the.
compartment.aligned.
3.. Place.the.battery.case.cover.back.on.the.handset.and.
slide.it.upwards.until.it.clicks.into.place..
Note: Use only the Uniden BT-1004 rechargeable
battery pack supplied with your cordless
telephone.
5.
6.
7.
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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset
Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.
CAUTION: To avoid risk of re and shock,
only use the Uniden AD-800 AC adapter.
Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.a.standard.120V.AC.
wall.outlet..DO.NOT.use.an.AC.outlet.controlled.by.
a.wall.switch..
Place.the.handset.in.the.base.with.the.LCD.screen.
facing.forward.
Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.
LED.does.not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.
adapter.is.plugged.in.and.the.handset.makes.good.
contact.with.the.charging.contacts.
Charge.your.handset.at.least.15.to.20.hours.
before.plugging.into.the.phone.line.
Connecting to the Phone Line
Once.the.battery.pack.is.fully.charged,.connect.the.
telephone.cord.to.the.TEL.LINE.jack.and.to.a.telephone.
jack..
Testing the Connection
Try.making.a.call..If.your.call.does.not.connect.or.you.
cannot.get.a.dial.tone,.try.the.following.steps:
1.. Make.sure.the.AC.adapter.cord.is.securely.
connected.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.a.standard.
power.outlet.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Check.to.make.sure.the.battery.is.fully.charged..(If.you.don’t.see.the.“battery.full”.icon,.check.to.make.sure.
the.battery.is.properly.connected).
Change.the.dial.mode.(instructions.below).
Changing the Dial Mode
Your.phone.can.communicate.with.the.telephone.network.in.two.different.ways:.tone.dialing.or.pulse.dialing..These.
days,.most.phone.networks.use.a.method.called.tone.dialing,.so.your.phone.comes.programmed.for.tone.dialing..If.
your.phone.company.uses.pulse.dialing,.you.will.need.to.change.your.phone’s.dial.mode..If.you.don’t.get.a.dial.tone.
or.can’t.connect.to.the.telephone.network,.please.follow.the.steps.below.to.modify.your.phone’s.settings:
Press.
[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.
the.DIAL.MODE.submenu.
Scroll.
[ ].to.select.PULSE.
Press.
[select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
If.you.ever.need.to.change.the.dial.mode.back.to.tone.dialing,.follow.the.
same.procedure,.but.select.TONE.in.step.2.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Di al M od e
To ne
Pu ls e
Di al M od e
To ne
Pu ls e
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Basic Setup
Selecting a Language
Your.phone.supports.three.languages:.English,.French.and.Spanish..Once.you.select.a.language,.the.menus.on.the.
handset.will.display.in.that.language..The.default.language.is.English.
Press.
[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.
the.LANGUAGE.submenu.
Move.the.cursor.to.choose.ENGLISH,.FRANÇAIS.(French).or.
ESPAÑOL.(Spanish).
Press.
[select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Setting the Day and Time
To.change.the.day.and.time.shown.in.the.display,.follow.the.steps.listed.below..
Note: If you don’t press any keys for two minutes when
setting the day and time, the phone will exit the menu.
Press.
[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.
the.DAY.&.TIME.submenu.option.
Move.the.cursor.to.select.the.day.of.the.week,.and.then.press.
[select/ ].
Move.the.cursor.to.set.the.hour,.and.then.press.
[select/ ].
Move.the.cursor.to.set.the.minute,.and.then.press.
[select/ ].
Move.the.cursor.to.choose.AM.or.PM,.and.then.press.
[select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
La ng u ag e
En g li sh
Fr a nﾕ ai s
La ng u ag e
En g li sh
Fr a nﾕ ai s
D ay & T im e
SU N 12 :0 0 A M
[ｨ /ｧ /S EL EC T ]
D ay & T im e
SU N 12 :0 0 A M
[ｨ /ｧ /S EL EC T ]
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Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe
Your.phone.supports.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting.(CIDCW),.so.you.can.see.the.name.and.number.of.someone.who.
calls.when.you’re.already.on.the.line..Your.phone.also.supports.Call.Waiting.Deluxe.(CWDX),.which.gives.you.a.
choice.of.how.you.want.to.handle.a.waiting.call..You’ll.need.to.subscribe.to.these.features.with.your.phone.company.
before.you.can.use.them..To.let.your.phone.support.these.features,.follow.the.steps.below:
Press.
[menu/clear]..Select.the.GLOBAL.SETUP.menu,.and.then.
the.CIDCW.submenu.
Move.the.cursor.to.select.CW.(Call.Waiting).ON/CWDX.(Call.
Waiting.Deluxe).ON,.CW.ON/CWDX.OFF,.or.CW.OFF/CWDX.OFF.
Press.
[select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
See.
Using Call Waiting Deluxe.on.page.31.for.instructions.on.using.Call.
Waiting.Deluxe.
Activating Personal Ring
You.can.assign.special.ringer.tones.to.anyone.in.your.phonebook..When.your.phone.gets.a.call,.it.looks.up.the.
Caller.ID.information.in.your.phonebook..If.you’ve.assigned.a.personal.ringer.to.that.number,.the.phone.uses.it.so.
you.know.who.is.calling..To.turn.on.personal.ringing,.follow.these.steps:
Press.
[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.PERSONAL.RING.submenu.
Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF.
Press.
[select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Activating the Key Touch Tone
Key.Touch.Tone.is.the.tone.your.keypad.makes.when.keys.are.pressed..You.can.turn.this.tone.on.or.off.
Press.
[menu/clear]..Select.the.HANDSET.SETUP.menu,.and.then.the.KEY.TOUCH.TONE.submenu.
Move.the.cursor.to.select.ON.or.OFF.
Press.
[select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
C ID CW
C W On /C WD X On
C W On /C WD X Of f
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Adding Accessory Handsets
Your.phone.supports.up.to.four.handsets,.including.any.handsets.supplied.with.your.phone..accessory.handsets.do.
not.need.to.be.connected.to.a.phone.jack..You.can.now.place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power.
is.available.to.connect.the.handset.charger..All.the.handsets.ring.when.a.call.is.received.
Compatible Handsets
Your.phone.is.compatible.with.the.following.Uniden.2.4.GHz.Digital.Accessory.Handsets:.DCX640,.DCX700,.
DCX730,.and.DCX750..(Please.visit.our.website.at.www.uniden.com.for.the.most.up-to-date.list.of.compatible.
handsets.).If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.must.register.the.handset.to.the.base.before.use..Accessory.
handsets.will.not.operate.until.they.are.registered.
DCX640 DCX700 DCX750 DCX730
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Charging Accessory Handsets
The.handset.is.powered.by.a.rechargeable.battery.pack..The.battery.recharges.automatically.when.the.handset.is.
placed.in.the.charger..
Connect.the.AC.adapter.to.the.DC.IN.9V.jack.and.to.a.120V.
AC.outlet.that.is.not.controlled.by.a.wall.switch.
Caution: Use only the Uniden AD-0005 adapter.
Set.the.charger.on.a.desk.or.tabletop,.and.place.the.handset.
in.the.charger.with.the.keypad.facing.forward.
Make.sure.that.the.charge.LED.illuminates..If.the.LED.does.
not.illuminate,.check.to.see.that.the.AC.adapter.is.plugged.in.
and.the.handset.makes.good.contact.with.the.base.charging.
contacts.
Charge.the.handset.battery.pack.for.at.least.15-20.hours.
before using your new cordless telephone for the rst time.
Registering Accessory Handsets
If.you.purchase.an.accessory.handset,.you.need.to.register.the.handset.before.use..Only.one.handset.can.be.
registered.at.a.time..Handsets.supplied.with.the.phone.are.registered.to.the.base.by.the.factory..When.charged,.preregistered.handsets.display.a.handset.ID.number..Handsets.that.have.not.been.registered.display.MODELS.VARY!.
CHARGE.HANDSET.ON.THE.BASE.FOR.REGISTRATION.OR.REFER.TO.OWNER’S.MANUAL..(If.an.accessory.
handset.has.ever.been.registered.to.a.base,.you.must.reset.the.handset.before.you.can.register.it.to.a.new.base..
See.
Resetting Handsets.on.page.20.).
When.you.register.an.accessory.handset.to.the.base,.the.handset.ID.will.be.assigned.
Note: Before registering any accessory handsets, make sure the accessory handset’s battery is fully
charged.
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Registering DCX730 or DCX750 Handsets
To.register.DCX730.or.DCX750.handsets,.simply.place.the.accessory.
handset.in.the.base..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,.remove.the.handset.from.the.base.
and.try.again.
Registering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets
On.the.base,.press.and.hold.[ash].until.the.CHARGE.LED.starts.
to.blink.
On.the.handset,.press.and.hold.
[#/ ].until.you.hear.a.beep.
While.the.handset.is.registering,.HANDSET.REGISTERING.
appears.in.the.display..When.the.display.shows.REGISTRATION.
COMPLETE,.the.handset.has.been.registered.to.the.base..If.
REGISTRATION.FAILED.appears,.please.try.these.steps.again.
Resetting Handsets
If.you.want.to.register.the.handset.to.a.different.base.or.replace.a.
handset with another one, you must rst clear the registration information
from.the.base.and.the.handset..
Press.and.hold.
[ ].and.[#/ ].for.at.least.5.seconds,.until.the.SYSTEM.
RESET.menu.appears.
Select.the.DEREGISTER.HS.submenu..WHICH.HANDSET?.appears.in.
the.display.
Use.
[ ].and.[ ].to.select.the.handset.ID.you.want.to.de-register,.and.
then.press.
[select/ ]..DEREGISTER.HS.appears.
When the phone asks you to conrm, move the cursor to select YES, and then press [select/ ]..You.will.
hear a conrmation tone.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
W h ic h Ha n ds e t ?
H a nd s e t # 1
H a nd s e t # 2
W h ic h Ha n ds e t ?
H a nd s e t # 1
H a nd s e t # 2
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Note: The handset rst clears it registration information from the base and then deletes the link to
the base from its own memory. The handset will now display MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET
ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. If the handset cannot
contact the base, it will display UNAVAILABLE. If this happens, see Resetting the Handset Without
the Base on page 58. For instructions on registering the handset, see page 19.
Setting Up the Phonebook
Your.handset.can.store.up.to.100.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook...Your.phone.shares.memory.between.
your.phonebook.and.Caller.ID.entries..Once.you.store.100.phonebook.entries,.Caller.ID.information.will.not.be.
stored.and.will.only.display.at.time.of.new.incoming.call..When.all.the.phonebook.entries.are.full,.you.will.hear.a.
beep.and.MEMORY.FULL.appears..You.cannot.store.any.additional.names.and.numbers.unless.you.delete.some.of.
the.existing.ones.
You.can.also.use.the.phonebook.entries.or.speed.dial.memory.to.store.a.group.of.numbers.(up.to.20.digits).that.
you.may.need.to.enter.once.your.call.connects..This.is.referred.to.as.chain.dialing..See.
Chain Dialing from the
Phonebook.on.page.29.
Creating Phonebook Entries
To.store.names.and.numbers.in.your.phonebook,.please.follow.these.steps:
When.the.phone.is.in.standby.mode,.press.
[ ].
To.create.a.new.phonebook.entry,.move.the.cursor.to.select.STORE.
NEW,.and.press.
[select/ ]..STORE/EDIT.NAME.appears.
Enter.the.name.for.this.entry.(STORE/EDIT.NAME)..
Use.the.keypad.to.enter.a.name.for.this.entry;.the.name.can.contain.up.to.16.characters..(See.
Entering Text
from Your Handset.on.page.11.for.instructions.on.entering.text.).If.you.do.not.want.to.enter.a.name.for.this.
entry,.your.phone.will.store.this.entry.as.<NO.NAME>..Press.
[select/ ] when you are nished.
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2.
3.
St o r e/ E di t Na m e
｡
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Enter.the.number.for.this.entry.(STORE/EDIT.NO.).
Once.you.have.stored.a.name,.STORE/EDIT.NO..appears.next..Use.the.
number.keypad.to.enter.the.phone.number;.the.phone.number.can.contain.
up.to.20.digits..If.you.need.the.phone.to.pause.between.digits.when.it’s.
dialing.(for.example,.to.enter.an.extension.or.an.access.code),.press.
[redial/pause].to.insert.a.two-second.pause..You.will.see.a.P.in.the.display..You.can.also.use.more.than.one.
pause.together.if.two.seconds.is.not.long.enough..Each.pause.counts.as.one.digit..
Assign.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.entry.(PERSONAL.RING).
You.can.attach.a.special.ring.tone.to.each.phonebook.entry;.the.phone.will.
use.this.ring.tone.when.this.person.calls..Use.
[ ].and.[ ]..to.select.one.
of.the.20.different.ring.tone.options.(see.
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset
Only).on.page.26.for.a.complete.list.of.ring.tones)..As.you.scroll.through.
the.tones,.you.will.hear.a.sample.of.each.tone..When.you.hear..the.ring.
tone.you.want.to.use,.press.
[select/ ]..If.you.do.not.want.to.use.a.personal.ring.tone.for.this.phonebook.
entry,.choose.NO.SELECTN;.the.phone.will.use.your.standard.ring.tone.setting.
Assign.this.entry.to.a.Speed.Dial.number.(SPEED.DIAL).
Your.handset.has.10.speed.dial.numbers
.[0].to.[9]..Use.[ ].and.[ ].to.
select.the.speed.dial.number.you.want.to.assign.to.this.phonebook.entry,.
and.press.
[select/ ]..Choose.NO.SELECTN.if.you.do.not.want.to.assign.
this.entry.to.a.speed.dial.number..If.the.speed.dial.number.is.already.
assigned.to.a.phonebook.entry,.your.phone.will.overwrite.the.assigned.
speed.dial.information.
You will hear a tone conrming that the new entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display.
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