Uniden DECT1588 Series - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 5 Accessibility............................................................... 5 Installing the Phone .................................................... 6 Choosing.the.Best.Location......................

Page 3 - Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and

3 Selecting.a.Ring.Tone.............................................. 9Activating.AutoTalk................................................... 30Activating.Any.Key.Answer...................................... 30 Using Your Phone ...................................................... 30 During.a.Power...

Page 5 - elcome; Welcome; Accessibility

5 W elcome 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. As.an.Energy.Star ® .Partner,.Uniden.has.determined.that.this.product.or.product.models....

Page 6 - Installing the Phone; Choosing the Best Location; PLACE YOUR BASE; Near an AC outlet and; TRY TO AVOID

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....

Page 7 - Installing the Battery; BLACK

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 u...

Page 8 - Charging the Handset

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. Conn...

Page 9 - Connecting the Base

8 9 Installing the Phone Connecting the Base To avoid risk of fire 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...

Page 10 - Connecting to the Phone Line; TEL LINE

10 Installing the Phone 11 Connecting to the Phone Line Telephone cord Telephone 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 ...

Page 11 - Testing the Connection

10 11 Installing the Phone Testing the Connection Pick.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle.and.press. TALK/FLASH ..You.should.hear.a.dial.tone,.and.the.display. should.show. Talk . What.if.I.can’t.hear.a.dial.tone? Check.the.telephone.cord.connection.on.the.base. What.if.the.display.doesn’t.show. Talk ?....

Page 12 - Changing the dial mode; NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE!

1 Installing the Phone 13 Changing the dial mode Your.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....

Page 13 - Expanding Your Phone; Adding accessory handsets

1 13 Installing the Phone Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Your.phone.supports.a.total.of.six.cordless.handsets,.including.any.that.were.supplied.with.your.phone..You.can.now. place.a.fully-featured.cordless.handset.anywhere.AC.power.is.available.to.connect.the.charging.cradle. Your.ph...

Page 14 - Using Multiple Bases; Registering the handset to another base; does

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.WXI077.series..(See.our.website.or.contact.Customer.Service.for.an.up-to-date.list. of.compatible.models.)...

Page 15 - Selecting the base

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..You.can.also.manually.select.which.base.you. want.the.handset.to.c...

Page 16 - Getting to Know Your New Phone; Features; Answering system features

16 Getting to Know Your New Phone 17 Getting to Know Your New Phone Features 1.9GHz.DECT.6.0.expandable.systemExpands.up.to.6.handsetsCorded.handset.with.base.keypadCordless.handset.and.charging.cradle.70-number.phonebook.with.alphabetical.searchPersonalized.ring.and.display.name.by.party.. (on.hand...

Page 17 - Terminology Used in this Manual; Manual Conventions; lower case bold

16 17 Getting to Know Your New Phone Terminology 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. Ba...

Page 18 - Parts of the Handset; new message

18 Getting to Know Your 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/interco...

Page 19 - Parts of the Base

18 19 Getting to Know Your New Phone MUTE MIC 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 4 MNO 6 GHI 7 TUV 8 WX YZ 9 PQ RS 0 OPER TONE JKL 5 INTCOM PAUSE HOLD ANSWER DELETE VOLUME+/- SELECT FIND REDIAL ON/OFF FLASH CLEAR MENU key (down) MENU/SELECT key DELETE key MUTE key # key Antenna Microphone Corded handset Coiled handset c...

Page 20 - Using the Interface; Reading the Display; In standby; In standby

0 Using the Interface 1 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.ap...

Page 21 - Using the Four-way Function Key

0 1 Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Your.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.s...

Page 22 - Entering Text from Your Phone

Using the Interface Entering Text from Your Phone You.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 field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number.key..Press.the...

Page 23 - Basic Setup; Selecting a Language

3 Basic Setup Basic Setup Selecting a Language Your.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..You.can.set.the.station’s.language. individually..Once.you.select.a....

Page 24 - Activating the Key Touch Tone

4 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 . You hear a confirmati...

Page 25 - Creating Phonebook Entries; Enter the name for this entry (; Enter the number for this entry (; Setting Up the Phonebook

5 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..You.cannot.add.any.names.and.numbers. in.that.station’s.phonebook.until.you.delete.some.of...

Page 26 - Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (; Finding a Phonebook Entry; Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry

6 7 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry ( Personal ring ) (Handset only). 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.seven.different.ring.tone.options.(see.Selecting.a.Ring.Tone on.pa...

Page 27 - Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook; Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry

6 7 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You.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...

Page 28 - Deleting all Phonebook Entries; Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station

8 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. Yes . Press. MENU/SELECT . You will hear a confirmation tone, and Deleted! .. appears.in.the.display. Copying Phon...

Page 29 - Customizing Your Handsets; Changing the Handset Banner; Selecting a Ring Tone; Customizing

9 9 Customizing Your 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,.Hands...

Page 30 - Activating AutoTalk; Using Your Phone; During a Power Failure

30 30 Customizing Your Handsets Using Your Phone Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk.allows.you.to.answer.the.phone.simply.by.picking.up.the.handset.from.the.cradle..You.do.not.have.to.press. a.button.to.answer.the.call. Press. MENU/SELECT .. Select.the. Handset Setup .menu,.and.then.the. AutoTalk .submenu...

Page 31 - Making and Receiving Calls

31 Using Your 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)) 3) 1) ) Pick.up.the.corded. handset.from.the....

Page 32 - Making a Call from the Phonebook; Chain dialing from the phonebook; Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call

3 Using Your 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.6).Press. TALK/FLASH .or. .on.the.handset.or.pick.up.the.corded.handset.from.the.base.or.press. .on.the. base...

Page 33 - Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists; Using the Caller ID List

33 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, 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.Ca...

Page 34 - Deleting Caller ID Numbers

34 35 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, 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.set...

Page 35 - Using Call Waiting; Redialing a Number; Deleting a Redial Record

34 35 35 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists Using Call Waiting If.you.have.Call.Waiting.service.and.a.second.call.comes.in.when.you.are.on.the. phone,.a.call.waiting.tone.will.sound..If.you.also.have.Caller.ID.service,.the.phone. shows.the.Caller.ID.information.for.the.incoming.call..P...

Page 36 - Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume; Adjusting the Ringer Volume; Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

36 36 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume 37 37 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You.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. ....

Page 37 - Adjusting the Audio Tone; Activating T-Coil Mode

36 36 37 37 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Base Speaker: .You.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..To.adjust.the.base.speaker.volume,.press. .(to.make.it. louder).or. .(to....

Page 38 - Finding a Lost Handset; Using Hold, Conference and Transfer; Placing a Call on Hold; Conferencing

38 Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer 39 Finding a Lost Handset To.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.regis...

Page 39 - Transferring a Call; Answering a transferred call

38 39 Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer Transferring a Call You.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.t...

Page 40 - Using Special Features; Privacy Mode; Making an intercom page

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.wil...

Page 41 - Answering an intercom page; Muting the Microphone; Tone Dialing Switch Over

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:..I...

Page 42 - Using a Voice Mail Service; Resetting the voice message waiting indicator

4 Using Special Features Using a Voice 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 flashes, and .appears.in.both.the. handset.and.base.displays....

Page 43 - Setting Up the Answering System; Recording a Personal Greeting; message counter; Selecting a Greeting

43 43 Setting Up the Answering System Setting Up the Answering System You.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.me...

Page 44 - Deleting Your Personal Greeting; Selecting the Language for Announcements

44 44 Setting Up the Answering System 45 45 Deleting Your Personal Greeting You.can.delete.your.personal.greeting.from.the.base..You.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...

Page 45 - Setting the Record Time (or Announce only); Activating the Message Alert

44 44 45 45 Setting Up the Answering System Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) You.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 .. S...

Page 46 - Using the Answering System; Turning Your Answering System On and Off; From the base

46 Using the Answering System 47 Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset Turning.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 .appear...

Page 47 - Remote Operation from the Handset; Command

46 47 Using the Answering System Remote Operation from the Handset You.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...

Page 48 - Reviewing Messages

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 flash. The answering system plays your ne...

Page 49 - Screening Calls; Turning Off the Message Alert Tone; Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN); Dialing in to your answering system

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..(You. need.to.activate.the.base.call.screen.feature.in. advance..See.page.45.). To.answer.the.call.and.speak.to.the.caller,.pick...

Page 50 - If you want to

50 Using the Answering System To.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....

Page 51 - all Mounting the Base; Wall Mounting the Base; WALL; WALL

51 W all Mounting the Base Wall Mounting the Base This.phone.can.be.mounted.on.any.standard.telephone.wall.plate. DESK WALL (To 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 chan...

Page 53 - Maintenance; Specifications; Battery life

53 Maintenance Maintenance Specifications Operating temperature 3°.F.to.1°.F.(0°.C.to.50°.C) AC adapter Base Charging cradle Part number PS-0008 PS-0007 Input voltage 10V.AC,.60.Hz 10V.AC,.60.Hz Output voltage [email protected] [email protected] Battery pack Part number BT-1015 Capacity 650mAh,..4V.DC Notes: ...

Page 54 - PB; Low battery alert; Cleaning the charging contacts; Power Failures; Contacts

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,.complet...

Page 55 - Troubleshooting; Common Issues; When you have this

55 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. 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... Try... Th...

Page 58 - Weak or Hard to Hear Audio

58 Troubleshooting 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. Try.adjusting.the.volume.of.the.earpiece.(see.page.36).or.the.audio...

Page 59 - Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter; Resetting the Handset

58 59 Troubleshooting Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter 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 filter remo...

Page 60 - Resetting the Handset Without the Base

60 Troubleshooting 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.withou...

Page 61 - Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions; Traveling Out of Range

60 61 Troubleshooting 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: Your.phone.keeps.ringing.after.s...

Page 62 - Liquid Damage; Handset

6 Troubleshooting 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.off. the.liquid,.and.use.as.normal.. If.moisture.or.liquid.has.entered.the.plastic.housing.(i.e..liquid...

Page 63 - Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery; Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium

63 Precautions! Precautions! Before.you.read.anything.else,.please.observe.the.following: Warning! Uniden.America.Corporation.DOES.NOT.represent.this.unit. to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or.damage.to.the.unit,.DO.NOT.expose.this.unit.to.rain.or. moisture. Rechargeabl...

Page 64 - The FCC Wants You To Know; Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

64 Precautions! 65 The FCC Wants You To Know This.equipment.complies.with.Part.68.of.the.FCC.rules.and. the.requirements.adopted.by.the.ACTA..On.the.bottom.of.this. equipment.is.a.label.that.contains,.among.other.information,.a. product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this.n...

Page 66 - Radio equipment

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.hand...

Page 67 - Index

67 Index Index A Accessibility.................................... 5 Accessory.handsets..................... 13 Answering.calls............................ 31 Answering.system Reviewing.messages................ 48 Setting.up.................................. 43 Turning.on/off...........................

Page 69 - Remote Operation Card

69 Remote Operation Card Remote access away from home Turn 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...

Page 71 - One Year Limited Warranty

71 One Year Limited Warranty Important:.Evidence.of.original.purchase.is.required.for. warranty.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...