DCT 7488 SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL Contents WELCOME/FEATURES TERMINOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS DISPLAY AND ICONS SOFT KEY FUNCTION (BASE ONLY) GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Expanding Your Phone Register the Handset Changing the Digital Security Code Installing the Beltclip Optional Headset Installation Main Menu Options Setting Menu Options Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring 2 and Speed Dial 47 4 Copying Phonebook Locations 48 4 CALLER ID 50 5 Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 50 7 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 56 The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 56 9 Turning the Answering System On/Off 62 10 Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) 62 10 16 17 18 18 18 19 20 New Message LED Using Your Answering System Remote Operation 63 63 67 MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES Multi-Handset Features Using DirectLink Mode Intercom Room/Baby Monitor 71 71 71 73 76 BASICS Using Your Phone Call Waiting Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Muting the Ringer Mute Microphone Tone Dialing Switch-over Traveling Out of Range Clarity Booster (Handset only) Privacy Mode Conferencing Find Handset 30 30 33 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Note on Power Sources General Information 77 77 79 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Liquid Damage 80 80 83 PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY I.C. NOTICE MEMORY LIST INDEX REMOTE OPERATION CARD 84 86 87 91 92 PHONEBOOK Setting up the Phonebook Viewing the Phonebook Making Calls Using the Phonebook Speed Dialing [1] 41 41 45 46 47 www.uniden.com Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone System! This is a "Corded/Cordless" Telephone unit. The corded handset (on base) can make/receive calls during power failure. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to four cordless handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers. Extra handsets also allow you to establish a 4-way conference call among two handsets, the base speakerphone, and an outside line. 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 efficiency. Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark. · 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum · Integrated Answering Device · Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe at Handset and Base · Backward/Forward Compatibility · During Power Outage, Make and Receive Calls Using Corded Handset · Dual Keypad with LCD Screen at Base · Four Multi-Handset Expandability · Hands-Free Duplex Speakerphone at Handsets and Base · 100 Programmable Memory Locations at Handsets and Base · Trilingual Menu Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish) · Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets or Handset and Base · 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 Tones/10 Melodies) · Mute/Hold · Do Not Disturb (DND) · DirectLink Mode · Room/Baby Monitoring · Battery Level Indicator · Clock Display WELCOME/FEATURES [2] Features W E L CO ME / F E AT URE S www.uniden.com This series features AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle. To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, this series has Random Code digital security, which automatically selects one of about 130,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than standard digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones. IntegriSound Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations. With DirectLink mode, you can use two or more handsets as radio transceiver (walkie-talkies). Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System. Look for the technology icon on our boxes! TERMINOLOGY [3] TERMINOLOGY www.uniden.com Terminology ·Standby Mode - The handset maybe sitting on or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. talk/flash or has not been pressed. The corded base handset is on the base and on the base has not been pressed. No dial tone is present. ·Talk Mode The handset is off the cradle and talk/flash or has been pressed, or pick up the corded base handset and on the base is pressed, enabling a dial tone. 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 accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314 A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave a message, and we will call you back. Information is also available on our web site, www.uniden.com, under the "Accessibility" link. www.uniden.com [4] Controls & Functions 1 6 7 1.Handset Antenna 2.Headset Jack Cover 3.Beltclip Hole 4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5.Handset Battery Compartment 6.New Message LED 7.Handset Earpiece 8.LCD Display 9. (ring)/vol (volume) and / (P. 35 & 20) a.ringer and volume control b. scroll keys for display screen 10.cid (caller ID) (P. 52) (P. 37 & 42) 11. */tone/ 12.pause/redial Key (P. 31 & 34) 13. (speaker) (P. 31) 14.talk/flash (P. 30 & 33) 15.menu/clear (P. 20 & P. 42) 16.select/ (voice mail)/audio tone (P. 20, 68 & 36) 17.end (P. 32) 18.#/ (P. 42) 19. (phonebook)(P. 41) 20.hold/transfer/int'com (intercom) (P. 33 & 73) 21.Handset Microphone 22.Handset Charging Contacts 2 3 4 8 14 9 10 15 16 17 5 11 12 13 18 19 20 21 22 Play Skip Stop CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Repeat Delete [5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS www.uniden.com 23 24 25 26 34 27 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 28 44 45 29 48 3031 32 33 43 42 46 47 23. play/stop (P. 63) 24. In use LED 25. New Message LED 26. cid/exit (P. 52) 27. Corded Base Handset 28. Base Speaker 29. Curl Cord 30. delete (P. 65) 31. answer on/off (P. 62) 32. do not disturb /DND LED (P. 36) 33. /tone/ (P. 37 and 42) 34. LCD Display 35. Base Antenna (volume up/down) 36. /volume / (P. 35 and 20) 37. soft Keys (P. 9) 38. phonebook (P. 41) 39. pause/redial (P.31 and 34) 40. transfer/int'com/hold (P. 73 and 33) 41. (speaker) LED (P. 31) 42. mic (microphone) 43. #/ (P. 42) 44. DC IN 9V Jack 45. TEL LINE Jack 46. Charging Contacts 47. Charge LED 48. DC IN 9V Jack CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS www.uniden.com CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [6] Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display · Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / Day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received ·Base * Status of your answering machine ** Number of message * ** appears if you have a new message. appears if you turn your answering system off. appears when the message storage is full. appears if you set your answering system to announce only. ICON Handset Base - Day of the week and time Number of new Caller ID calls received STATUS DESCRIPTION Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (full, medium, low, and empty). Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off. D I S P L AY A N D I C O N S Standby/Talk Standby [7] DISPLAY AND ICONS www.uniden.com ICON Handset Base STATUS Talk - DESCRIPTION Mute icon appears when you mute the handset or the base. Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used. Booster icon appears when the Clarity Booster feature is in use. Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on. Record icon appears while recording a conversation. Talk Talk Talk Talk D I S P L AY A N D I C O N S www.uniden.com DISPLAY AND ICONS [8] Soft Key Function (Base only) "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on the base. Soft keys allow you to: - Access the main menu - Find a handset - Record Voice Memo The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature. In standby mode Base Soft key 3 Base (base speaker phone) (Corded base handset) S OF T KE Y F U NC T I ON (B A SE ON LY ) [9] SOFT KEY FUNCTION (BASE ONLY) www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. B. C. D. E. Choose the best location Connect the base unit Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset Connect the charger Mount the base unit on a wall note ·If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the 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 qualified installer. A. Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 85. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwave ovens Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Avoid personal computers Choose a central location Avoid other cordless telephones www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [10] GETTING STARTED B. Connect the base unit note ·Use only the supplied [AD-800] AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. ·Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard. 1) Connect the handset cord to the left side of the phone and the corded base handset. 2) Connect AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). Place the base unit close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords. 3) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack. 4) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. Place the corded base handset on the base. 5) Raise the antenna to a vertical position. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. [11] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset 1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, connect the battery and listen for a click to insure connection. 3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. 4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place. note Use only the Uniden (BT-446) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED [12] GETTING STARTED D. Connect the charger note Use only the supplied [AD-0005] AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger. 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. 3) 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. 4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless handset for the first time. [13] GETTING STARTED www.uniden.com GETTING STARTED E. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Detach the wall mount adapter from the bottom of the base. 2) Snap the wall ...