Uniden DCT7565 - Manuals

8 DCT756 - Parts of the Base 30. Registration button 30. Registration button 30

9 DCT7565 - Parts of the Base [ ] */tone [#] [dnd] key and LED [ ] key (intercom/transfer) [int’com/xfer] [flash][redial] [speaker] key and [mute/find hs] key (find handset) [hold] [memory] key [pause] key key key key (do not disturb) speaker LED (speaker) key key

10 Handset Icons ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION Standby/Talk The Battery icon indicates the handset battery status: empty, low, medium, and full Standby The Ringer Off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk The Boost icon appears when Clarit...

11 Using the Interface Using the Four- way Function Key Your 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. By moving this key to the left, you open the Phone-book. Move the key to the right t...

12 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 fi eld, the phone displays the fi rst letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to dis...

13 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 connected to a wall switch. The base and handset should be kept awa...

16 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack sup-plied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the fi nger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to re...

17 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet that is not controlled by a 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 il...

18 Installing the Belt Clip Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the belt clip , pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Connecting to the Phone L...

19 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 ...

21 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, then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.Press . You hear a confi rmation tone. Setti...

22 Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access You can program your voice mail access number to the Voice Mail key on each handset so you can get your messages at the touch of a button. Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. This number may be simply a phone number. To ...

23 Adding Extra 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. The ac...

24 Registering Accessory Handsets If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be reg-istered at a time. Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID n...

25 Resetting Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with an-other one, you must fi rst clear the registration information from the base and the handset. Press and hold [ ] and [#/>] on the handset for at least 5 seconds until the SYSTEM RESET menu appe...

27 Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers (DCT7565 Only) The DCT7565 dual-keypad phone can store 10 speed dial numbers, [0] to [9] . Follow the steps below to store new speed dial numbers in the base. (Handset speed dial numbers are stored as part of a phonebook entry. See Creating Phonebook Entries on...

28 Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry With the phone in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. Select DIAL/EDIT. Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the phonebook entries. When you come to the entry you want to edit, press . Follow the steps for Creating a Phonebook Entry on page 25. If you do not ...

29 Deleting All the Phonebook Entries at Once When the phone is in standby, press [ ] . Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL, and press . DELETE ALL? appears in the display. Select YES, then press . A confi rmation tone sounds, and DELETED! appears in the display. Copying Phonebook Entries to Anothe...

30 Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset displays the banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is HANDSET #1, HANDSET #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can use...

32 Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call. Press [menu/clear] . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, then the AUTO TALK sub-menu.Select ON or OFF, and press . You hea...

33 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone From the base speaker phone - DCT7565 only Makinga Call Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press [ /fl ash]. Listen for the dial tone Dial the number. OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Dial the number. P...

34 Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press . Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 27). Press [ /fl ash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number. No...

35 Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset. Your phone shares memory between your Phonebook and Caller ID entries. Once you reach your maximum phonebook entries of 100, Caller ID information will not be stored (but it will still display when the call comes ...

37 Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset. From the base DCT7565 only From the handset Press [speaker] Then press [redial] 1.2. With the phone in standy, press [redial/pause] to open the redial list. Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the redial list. When ...

38 Adjusting the Handset/Base Volume Earpiece: You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ ] to make it louder or [ ] to make it softer. Handset Speaker: You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speaker. To adjust the sp...

40 Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. From the base - DCT7565 only From the handset During a call, press [int’com/xfer] . The call is automatically placed on hold. Select the handset you want to talk with by pressing [1] to [4] . To page all the reg- istered han...

41 Using Special Features Do Not Disturb (All Calls) (DCT7565 Only) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold [dnd] on the base. A confi rmation tone sounds and the [dnd] LED illuminates. To cancel, press [dnd] again. You can also mute ...

42 Seven-Digit Dialing If you can make a local call by dialing only 7 digits instead of 10, you can program your local area code in your phone. If you get a call from within your area code, you will only see the 7-digit phone number. If you get a call from outside your area code, you will see all 10...

43 Making a DirectLink Call To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press [ /fl ash] . The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS [1-4] . Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not using DirectLink com-munication, the display shows UNA...

44 Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display shows the ID of the sta-tion that is paging. From the handset, press [ /fl ash] or [xfer/intercom]. If AutoTalk is on, the handset automatically answers the page when you remove the hand-set from the cradle. From the DCT75...

46 Maintenance Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year.To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is on the back cover page. Battery Contact Maintenance To maintain a good charge...

47 Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminatefunctions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears. When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby, none of the keys will operate. ...

48 To reset the handset, do the following: Press and hold [ ] and [#/>] for at least 5 seconds until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears. Select DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH HANDSET? appears. Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be deregistered from the list, and then press . DEREGISTER HS appea...

49 Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identifi cation code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Your unit ships from the manufacturer with a preset security code. Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another c...

51 Symptom Suggestion The Room Monitor feature does not work. Make sure to place the handset(s) within the range of the base. • The Voice Message Waiting LED fl ashes, but there are no new messages. Reset the Voice Message Waiting Indicator (see page 22). • Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can dama...

52 Base: Disconnect the AC adapter from the base, cutting off electrical power. Disconnect the telephone cord from the base. Let dry for at least 3 days. 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....

53 The exclamation point within an equilater-al triange is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-nance (servicing) instructions in the literature acompanying the appliance. ! Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and access...

56 One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warran-ty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“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 cr...

57 Index A Adjusting Audio Tone .................. 38Answering a Call......................... 33Any Key Answer ......................... 32AutoTalk ...................................... 32 B Battery Contact Maintenance ..... 46Battery Replacement and Handling ................... 46 C Caller ID on ...

58 S Speaker Volume ......................... 38Speed Dial .................................. 26 T Talk and Standby Time ............... 47The FCC Wants You To Know .... 54 V Voice Mail ................................... 21Voice Mail Programming............. 22Voice Mail Tone .........................