Uniden DECT1588 Series Bedienungsanleitung

UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT1588 Series[...]

2 T able of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 5 Accessibility .............................................................. 5 Installing the Phone .................................................... 6 Choosing the Best Location ...................................... 6 Installing the Battery .[...]

3 Selecting a Ring T one ............................................. 29 Activating AutoT alk .................................................. 30 Activating Any Key Answer ..................................... 30 Using Y our Phone ...................................................... 30 During a Power Failure ...................................[...]

4 Activating the Base Call Screen .............................. 45 Using the Answering System ................................... 46 T urning Y our Answering System On and Off ........... 46 Remote Operation from the Handset ...................... 47 Reviewing Messages .............................................. 48 Screening Calls .............[...]

5 Welcome W elcome 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. As an Energy Star ® Partner , Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star ® guidelines for energy ef?[...]

6 Installing the Phone 7 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Notes: For maximum range: Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction. When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position. Metal and reinf[...]

6 7 Installing the Phone Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT -1015 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Push the battery pack connector in firmly. (You should hear it click into place.) Gently tug on the battery wires to make sure the connection is secure. Line up the red and black wires on the battery pack con[...]

8 Installing the Phone 9 Charging the Handset Use only the Uniden PS-0007 AC adapter supplied with your cordless telephone. Place the handset in the charging cradle with the display facing forward. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outl[...]

8 9 Installing the Phone Connecting the Base T o avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0008 AC adapter with the base. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Connect the coiled cord to the left side of the phone and the base corded handset. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 1[...]

10 Installing the Phone 1 1 Connecting to the Phone Line T elephone cord T elephone wall jack DSL filter Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. What if Check TEL Line appears on the base or handset display? The telephone cord may not be [...]

10 1 1 Installing the Phone T esting the Connection Pick up the handset from the cradle and press T ALK/FLASH . Y ou should hear a dial tone, and the display should show T alk . What if I can’t hear a dial tone? Check the telephone cord connection on the base. What if the display doesn’t show T alk ? Check the battery pack connection in the han[...]

12 Installing the Phone 13 Changing the dial mode Y our phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most base 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?[...]

12 13 Installing the Phone Expanding Y our Phone Adding accessory handsets Y our phone supports a total of six cordless handsets, including any that were supplied with your phone. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the charging cradle. Y our phone is compatible with the following Uniden DE[...]

14 Installing the Phone 15 Using Multiple Bases The handsets supplied with your phone can be registered to a total of four different bases. Compatible bases include the DECT1500 series and the WXI2077 series. (See our website or contact Customer Service for an up-to-date list of compatible models.) Note: T o conrm how many bases the handset is r[...]

14 15 Installing the Phone Selecting the base After you register your handset to more than one base, you can set the handset to automatically search for a new base if the base it’s currently connected is unavailable or out of range. Y ou can also manually select which base you want the handset to connect to; for example, if you have one base with[...]

16 Getting to Know Y our New Phone 17 Getting to Know Y our New Phone Features 1.9GHz DECT 6.0 expandable system Expands up to 6 handsets Corded handset with base keypad Cordless handset and charging cradle 70-number phonebook with alphabetical search Personalized ring and display name by party (on handset) T ransfer single listing or entire phoneb[...]

16 17 Getting to Know Y our New Phone T erminology Used in this Manual Accessory Handsets Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 13 for compatible handsets. Base The main part of the phone that connects to yo[...]

18 Getting to Know Y our New Phone 19 Parts of the Handset T welve-key dial pad key (down) key (caller ID/right) MENU/SELECT key /MUTE key (messages/mute) END key # key key (speaker) Microphone Charging contacts /TONE key key (up) new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) CLEAR/INT'COM key (clear/intercom) key (phonebook/left) REDIAL/P AUSE key T[...]

18 19 Getting to Know Y our New Phone MUTE MIC 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 4 M N O 6 G H I 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 P Q R S 0 O P E R T O N E JK L 5 INTCOM PAUSE HOLD ANSWER DELETE VOLUM E+/ - SELECT FIND REDIAL ON/OFF FLASH CLEAR MENU key (down) MENU/SELECT key DELETE key MUTE key # key Antenna Microphone Corded handset Coiled handset cord Speaker /TONE key / ke[...]

20 Using the Interface 21 Using the Interface Reading the Display Handset Note: The handset does not display the day and time. Base The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. The voice mail icon appears when you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on. The speaker ic[...]

20 21 Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Y our handset and base have a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of the key to open the phonebook. Press the right side of the key to open the Caller ID list. Press t[...]

22 Using the Interface Entering T ext from Y our Phone Y ou can use the number keypad on your handset or base 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 l[...]

23 Basic Setup Basic Setup Selecting a Language Y our handset supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. And your base supports two languages: English and Spanish for US models or English and French for Canadian models. Y ou can set the station’s language individually . Once you select a language, the menus on the station will display[...]

24 Basic Setup Use and to select the day of the week, and press MENU/SELECT . Note: The day of the week does not appear on the handset display . Use the number keypad ( 0 through 9 ) to enter the hour and minutes. Use and to select AM or PM , and press MENU/SELECT . Y ou hear a conrmation tone. Activating Personal Ring (Handset only) Y ou can as[...]

25 Setting Up the Phonebook Each station has its own separate phonebook that holds up to seventy names and numbers. When a station’s phonebook is full, the station beeps and shows Memory Full on the display . Y ou cannot add any names and numbers in that station’s phonebook until you delete some of the existing ones. Y ou can also use the phone[...]

26 27 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry ( Personal Ring ) (Handset only). Y ou 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 seven different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring T one on page 29 for a complete list of ring tones). As you scr[...]

26 27 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Y ou can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later . Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number , then you will not be able to store it.) With the phone in st[...]

28 Deleting all Phonebook Entries With the phone in standby , press . Press MENU/SELECT , and then select Delete All . Delete All? appears in the display . Move the cursor to select Y es . Press MENU/SELECT . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone, and Deleted! appears in the display . Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Y ou can transfer pho[...]

29 29 Customizing Y our Handsets All of the following options are set separately for each handset, so you can customize a handset for each room in your house. Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. Y ou can change the name your phone d[...]

30 30 Customizing Y our Handsets Using Y our Phone Activating AutoT alk AutoT alk allows you to answer the phone simply by picking up the handset from the cradle. Y ou do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press MENU/SELECT . Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the AutoT alk submenu. Move the cursor to select On or Off . Press MENU/[...]

31 Using Y our Phone Making and Receiving Calls From the base speakerphone From the base corded handset From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Making a call Press . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Dial the number . Press . 1) 2) 3) 1) 2) Pick up the corded handset from the base. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number [...]

32 Using Y our Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook With the phone in standby , press to open the phonebook. Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 26). Press T ALK/FLASH or on the handset or pick up the corded handset from the base or press on the base to dial the number . Note: Y ou can also press T ALK[...]

33 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company , your phone will show you the caller ’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call W aiting, the phone will also show you the n[...]

34 35 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists 35 Seven-digit dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only seven digits instead of ten, you can tell the phone to hide your local area code in the Caller ID list; any calls from outside your area code will show all ten digits. This setting applies to the base and all handsets currently [...]

34 35 35 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Call W aiting If you have Call W aiting s ervice and a second call com es in when you are on the phone, a call wai ting tone will soun d. If you also have Caller I D service, the phon e shows t he Caller ID inform ation for the incom ing call. Press TALK/FLASH on the handset or FLASH on[...]

36 36 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume 37 37 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from four ringer volume settings (off, low , medium, and high) separately on each handset or the base. With the phone in standby , press or . The display shows the current volume level and [...]

36 36 37 37 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Base Speaker: Y ou can choose from ten volume levels for the base speaker while on a speakerphone call or when the answering system announces or plays a message. T o adjust the base speaker volume, press (to make it louder) or (to make it softer). The base display shows the current vol[...]

38 Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer 39 Finding a Lost Handset T o locate a misplaced handset, press FIND/HOLD/INT’COM on the base when the phone is in standby . Use or to select the handset you want to page, and then press MENU/SELECT . Select All to page all registered handsets. T o cancel paging, press FIND/HOLD/INT?[...]

38 39 Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer T ransferring a Call Y ou can transfer a call from one station to another . The handsets must be currently connected to the same base (see page 15). During a call, press CLEAR/INT’COM on the handset or FIND/HOLD/INT’COM on the base. Use or to select the station you want to transfer the call to, and the[...]

40 Using Special Features 41 Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents other stations (that are connected to the same base) from interrupting your call. As long as your station is in privacy mode, other stations can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show Unavailable . While on a call, press MENU/[...]

40 41 Using Special Features Answering an intercom page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is paging. Press TALK/FLASH or CLEAR/INT’COM on the handset, or or FIND/HOLD/INT’COM on the base, or pick up the corded handset from the base. Note: If AutoT alk is on, the handset will automatically answe[...]

42 Using Special Features Using a V oice Mail Service If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. When there are messages waiting in your voice mailbox, the new message LED on the handset ashes, and appears in both the handset and base displays. Note: This notication feature supports the voic[...]

43 43 Setting Up the Answering System Setting Up the Answering System Y ou can set up your answering system’s features from the base or handset with two exceptions: you can only change the greeting or record a new greeting from the base. Only one station at a time can access the answering system menus. Recording a Personal Greeting Y our answerin[...]

44 44 Setting Up the Answering System 45 45 Deleting Y our Personal Greeting Y ou can delete your personal greeting from the base. Y ou cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. On the base, press MENU/SELECT . Select the Ans . Setup menu, and then the Greeting Options submenu. The system plays the current greeting. While the personal greeting is pl[...]

44 44 45 45 Setting Up the Answering System Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) Y ou can choose how many minutes (1 or 4) callers have to record a message. If you select Announce Only , the answering system answers the call but prevents callers from leaving a message. Press MENU/SELECT . Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Record Time s[...]

46 Using the Answering System 47 Using the Answering System T urning Y our Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset T urning On With the phone in standby , press ANSWER ON/OFF . The system announces “Answering System is on” and plays the current greeting. Answering System On appears on the base display . 1) 2) 3) Press MENU/SE[...]

46 47 Using the Answering System Remote Operation from the Handset Y ou can operate your answering system from the handset whenever the phone is in standby . Press / MUTE to start remote operation. During remote operation, the phone beeps to let you know it’s waiting for your next command. Press the number listed next to the commands. (see the ta[...]

48 Using the Answering System 49 Reviewing Messages The message counter on the base LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory . When you have new messages (that you have not listened to yet), on the base and the new message LED on the handset ash. The answering system plays your new messages rst. If you have no new messages, the sy[...]

48 49 Using the Answering System Screening Calls From the base From the handset While the system is taking the message, simply listen to the caller over the base speaker . (Y ou need to activate the base call screen feature in advance. See page 45.) T o answer the call and speak to the caller , pick up the corded handset from the base or press . T [...]

50 Using the Answering System T o operate from a remote location, use any touch-tone telephone, and follow these steps: Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer . If the answering system is off, it will answer after about ten rings and sounds a series of beeps. During the greeting or the beeps (if answering system is off), press[...]

51 W all Mounting the Base W all Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. D E S K W A L L (T o AC outlet) Remove the stand from the base. Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on pages 9 and 10. Remember to route the AC adapter cord through the channel on the bottom of the base. Plug the te[...]

52 W all Mounting the Base W all plate (T o AC outlet) Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate. Slide the base down to lock it into place. On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees and flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot. The retainer holds the corded [...]

53 Maintenance Maintenance Specications Operating temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) AC adapter Base Charging cradle Part number PS-0008 PS-0007 Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz Output voltage 9V DC @ 210mA 9V DC @ 210mA Battery pack Part number BT -1015 Capacity 650mAh, 2.4V DC Notes: Use only the supplied AC adapters. B[...]

54 PB Maintenance Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low , the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power . When Low Battery - Charge Handset appears in the handset display and the phone is in standby , none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and ret[...]

55 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline (see the back cover for contact information). When you have this problem... T ry ... The charge LED won’t illuminate when the cord[...]

56 T roubleshooting 57 When you have this problem... T ry ... A cordless handset says Unavailable . Moving the handset closer to the base. Seeing if another station has Privacy Mode turned on (see page 40). Making sure the base is plugged in (see page 9). • • • The phone keeps ringing when I answer on an extension. Y ou may have to change the[...]

56 57 T roubleshooting When you have this problem... T ry ... I can’t get two cordless handsets to talk to an outside caller . Checking to see that there are not two handsets already using the conference feature (see page 38). Making sure another station is not in Privacy Mode (see page 40). Making sure both handsets are registered to and current[...]

58 T roubleshooting 59 Weak or Hard to Hear Audio If the caller ’s voice sounds weak or soft, the signal might be blocked by large metal objects or walls; you might also be too far from the base, or the handset’s battery may be weak. T ry adjusting the volume of the earpiece (see page 36) or the audio tone (see page 37). T ry moving around whil[...]

58 59 T roubleshooting Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter Any broadband Internet service that uses your telephone line might interfere with standard phones. The most common type of these services, DSL, often causes static on your telephone. Fortunately , an easy-to-install lter removes this static from the line. T echnicians who [...]

60 T roubleshooting 61 Re-register the handset to the base (see Registering accessory handsets on page 13). If the handset cannot contact the base, it will display Out Of Range . Make sure the handset is in range of the base and the base is connected to power; you can also reset the handset without the base (see the next section). Resetting the Han[...]

60 61 T roubleshooting Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line mode refers to the method that telephones use to signal each other that an extension is in use. Customer service may recommend changing the line mode if you have any of the following problems: Y our phone keeps ringing after someone answers on an extension phone. Y our answe[...]

62 T roubleshooting Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe of f the liquid, and use as normal. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered [...]

63 Precautions! Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: W arning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. T o reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery W arning This equipment [...]

64 Precautions! 65 The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company [...]

64 65 Precautions! company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modications to maintain uninterrupted service. Please follow instructions for repairing, if any ([...]

66 Precautions! --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Radio interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference [...]

67 Index Index A Accessibility ................................... 5 Accessory handsets .................... 13 Answering calls............................ 31 Answering system Reviewing messages ............... 48 Setting up ................................. 43 T urning on/off ........................... 46 When away from home ............ 49 Any k[...]

68 Index Liquid damage ............................. 62 Low battery alert .......................... 54 M Maintenance ................................ 53 Making calls ................................. 31 Using Caller ID ......................... 33 Using redial .............................. 35 Using the phonebook ............... 32 Message alert .[...]

69 Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home T urn on the answering system remotely 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 voice prompts. 3. T o quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your ph[...]

70 CUT T ask Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help CUT T ask Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help CUT T ask Key Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages[...]

71 One Y ear Limited W arranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) 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 [...]

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