Uniden DECT1580 Series manual

UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT1580 Series[...]

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

3 Customizing Y our Handsets ..................................... 29 Changing the Handset Banner ................................ 29 Selecting a Ring T one ............................................. 29 Activating AutoT alk .................................................. 30 Activating Any Key Answer ..................................... 30 Us[...]

4 Noise or Static on the Line ...................................... 59 Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter ....... 60 Resetting the Handset ............................................ 60 Resetting the Handset Without the Base ................ 61 Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions .... 62 T raveling Out of Range ........[...]

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 Connecting the AC adapter T o the base T o avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base. T o the DCX150 charging cradle (for multi-handset packs only) Use only the Uniden PS-0007 AC adapter with the DCX150 charging cradle. Don’t put any power cord where it people might trip over it o[...]

8 9 Installing the Phone Charging the Handset If you have an accessory handset, place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward. Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates when the han[...]

10 Installing the Phone 1 1 Connecting to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged. Connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. What if Check TEL Line appears on the handset display? The telephone cord may not be connected correctly . Check the telephone cord connectio[...]

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 On the handset, press and hold # until the handset beeps and displays Handset Registering . When the handset has registered to the base, the LCD will display Registration complete then show the handset ID number . If the display shows Registration failed , repeat the process again. Note: If a handset has ever been registe[...]

14 15 Installing the Phone W ait approximately thirty seconds. Registration complete will be displayed to indicate the handset has been registered to the base and a handset ID will be automatically assigned. The handset assigns its own ID to this base, too. (Since the base ID is based on the order in which the handset was registered to the differen[...]

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 Caller ID/Call W aiting with phonebook match Store 30 Caller ID numbers 70-number phonebook with alphabetical search Personalized ring and display name by party T ransfer single listing or entire phonebook • ?[...]

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 Twelve-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/PAUSE key TAL[...]

18 19 Getting to Know Y our New Phone Charging contacts charge LED Speaker message counter LED VOLUME VOLUME A NSWER ON/OFF key FIND key key (play/stop) key (delete) key (skip) key key key (repeat) (volume up) (volume down) Parts of the Base[...]

20 Using the Interface 21 Using the Interface Reading the Display 1((# *CPFUGV 0GY%+& Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received 6CNM2     Call duration T ime In standby During a call The ri[...]

20 21 Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Y our handset has 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 the top of [...]

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

23 Basic Setup Basic Setup Selecting a Language Y our handset supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Y ou can set the handset’s language individually . Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language. The default language is English. Press MENU/SELECT . Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the[...]

24 Basic Setup Activating Personal Ring Y ou 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. T o turn the personal ringing on or off, follow these st[...]

25 Setting Up the Phonebook Each handset has its own separate phonebook that holds up to seventy names and numbers. When a handset’s phonebook is full, the handset beeps and shows Memory Full on the display . Y ou cannot add any names and numbers in that handset’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). 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 scroll through the t[...]

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 Handset If you have more than[...]

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 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/SELECT . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone.[...]

31 Using Y our Phone Using Y our Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Making a call Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press T ALK/FLASH . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Pick up the handset from the cradle. Dial the number . Press T ALK/FLASH . 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) 2) 3) Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press . [...]

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 to dial the number . Note: Y ou can also press T ALK/FLASH or before you open the phonebook. Find the phone number you want to dial,[...]

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. Press TALK/FLASH to accept the wait ing call. There i s a short pause, an d then yo u will hea r the new caller . T o return t o the orig inal caller[...]

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 on the handset or VOLUME or VOLUME on the base. T[...]

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 when the answering system announces or plays a message. T o adjust the base speaker volume, press VOLUME (to make it louder) or VOLUME (to make it softer). Adjusting the Audio T one If you aren’t satised wit[...]

38 Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer 39 Finding a Lost Handset T o locate a misplaced handset, press FIND on the base when the phone is in standby . The handsets connected to the paging base will beep for one minute, and P AGING appears on the handset display . T o cancel paging, press FIND again or any key on the found ha[...]

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

40 Using Special Features 41 Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents other handsets (that are connected to the same base) from interrupting your call. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other handsets 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 handset that is paging. Press TALK/FLASH or CLEAR/INT’COM . Note: If AutoT alk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle. If Any Key Answer is on, you can also pre[...]

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 the handset display . Note: This notication feature supports the voice mail service[...]

43 43 Setting Up the Answering System Setting Up the Answering System Y ou can set up your answering system’s features from the handset. Only one handset at a time can access the answering system menus. Note: If you have multiple bases, select the base with answering system you want to access (see page 15). Recording a Personal Greeting Y our ans[...]

44 44 Setting Up the Answering System 45 45 T o keep this greeting: Do nothing. T o switch to the other greeting: Press 6 while the system is playing the current greeting. Each time you press 6 , the system switches between the pre-recorded and the personal greeting. The last greeting you hear is used as the current greeting. Deleting Y our Persona[...]

44 44 45 45 Setting Up the Answering System Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. Y ou can set the ring time to answer after two, four , or six rings. If you enable the T oll Saver (TS) setting, the answering system picks up a[...]

46 46 Setting Up the Answering System Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every fteen seconds whenever you have a new message. T o turn on the message alert: Press MENU/SELECT . Select the Ans. Setup menu, and then the Message Alert submenu. Move the cursor to select On or Off . Press MENU/SELECT . Y [...]

47 Using the Answering System 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. The message counter LED displays the number of messages stored in memory . [...]

48 Using the Answering System 49 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 49 Using the Answering System Reviewing Messages The message counter LED on the base displays the number of messages stored in memory . When you have new messages (that you have not listened to yet), the message counter LED on the base and the new message LED on the handset ash. The answering system plays your new messages rst. If you have[...]

50 Using the Answering System 51 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 4 6.) T o mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue leaving the message, press . • • Whil[...]

50 51 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), pr[...]

52 W all Mounting the Base 53 W all Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate using an optional wall-mount bracket. Y ou can purchase a wall-mount bracket by calling the Uniden Parts Department. (See the back cover page for contact information.) Line up the four tabs on the wall-mount bracket (two at the top a[...]

52 53 W all Mounting the Base (T o AC outlet) W all plate Removing the wall-mount bracket A t the bottom of the base, pinch the two "nose" of the wall-mount bracket as shown, and then slide the bracket away from the base. Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate. Slide the base down to lock it into place. Note: Mounting th[...]

54 55 Maintenance 55 Maintenance Specications Operating temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) AC adapter Base Charging cradle Part number PS-0009 PS-0007 Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz Output voltage 9V DC @ 350mA 9V DC @ 210mA Battery pack Part number BT -1015 Capacity 650mAh, 2.4V DC Notes: Use only the supplied AC adapt[...]

54 55 55 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 [...]

56 T roubleshooting 57 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 h[...]

56 57 T roubleshooting When you have this problem... T ry ... A handset says Unavailable . Moving the handset closer to the base. Seeing if another handset has Privacy Mode turned on (see page 40). Making sure the base is plugged in (see page 8). • • • The phone keeps ringing when I answer on an extension. Y ou may have to change the line mod[...]

58 T roubleshooting 59 When you have this problem... T ry ... I can’t get two 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 handset is not in Privacy Mode (see page 40). Making sure both handsets are registered to and currently connec[...]

58 59 T roubleshooting 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[...]

60 T roubleshooting 61 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 61 T roubleshooting When the base information is deleted, the handset displays Handset not registered-place handset on base to register . See your Owner ’s Manual for help . 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 h[...]

62 T roubleshooting 63 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 63 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 enter[...]

64 Precautions! 65 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 equipme[...]

64 65 Precautions! 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 [...]

66 Precautions! 67 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 67 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 interferen[...]

68 One Y ear Limited W arranty 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 w[...]

69 Index Index A Accessibility ................................... 5 Accessory handsets .................... 13 Answering calls............................ 31 Answering system Reviewing messages ............... 49 Setting up ................................. 43 T urning on/off ........................... 47 When away from home ............ 50 Any k[...]

70 Index M Maintenance ................................ 54 Making calls ................................. 31 Using Caller ID ......................... 33 Using redial .............................. 35 Using the phonebook ............... 32 Message alert ........................ 46 , 50 Multiple bases.............................. 14 Mute Microphone[...]

71 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[...]

72 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[...]

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