Uniden DCT 748 Owner's Manual Page 1

DCT 748 SERIESOWNER'SMANUAL

[9] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comC. Connect the base unit and charge the handset1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V

GETTING STARTED [10]www.uniden.comD. Mount the Base Unit on a WallStandard wall plate mountingThis phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.1)

[11] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comDirect wall mountingIf you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Bef

GETTING STARTED [12]www.uniden.comExpanding Your PhoneFour Handset ExpandabilityYour phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets suppli

[13] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comConnect the expansion handset's chargerThe handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recha

GETTING STARTED [14]www.uniden.comRegister the HandsetIf you purchase an expansion handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one hand

[15] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comChanging the Digital Security CodeThe digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset an

GETTING STARTED [16]www.uniden.comMain Menu OptionsYour phone has four main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor, Handset Setup, Global Se

[17] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting Menu OptionsUsing the interfaceBelow are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.• Press me

GETTING STARTED [18]www.uniden.comHandset SetupThe following submenu options must be set separately for each handset.Selecting a Ringer ToneRinger ton

[1] www.uniden.comWELCOME/FEATURES 2TERMINOLOGY 3CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4DISPLAY AND ICONS 6GETTING STARTED 7Setting up the Phone 7Expanding Your Ph

[19] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comDistinctive Ringer SetupDistinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number.

GETTING STARTED [20]www.uniden.comSetting Anykey Answer Anykey Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any number key, */tone/ or #

[21] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSelecting a LanguageYou can change the language the menu display will use. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.1

GETTING STARTED [22]www.uniden.comGlobal SetupIf you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all registered handsets. Only one

[23] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW)Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and number of an incomi

GETTING STARTED [24]www.uniden.comSetting the Dial ModeDial Mode sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default

[25] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSystem ResetDe-register the Handset1) Press and hold end and #/ for more than 5 seconds. Select the Deregister HS s

BASICS [26]www.uniden.comUsing Your PhoneMaking and Receiving CallsMaking a callFrom the handset1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle.2) Pres

[27] BASICSwww.uniden.comReceiving a call1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will automatically answer the c

BASICS [28]www.uniden.comCall WaitingIf you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash on the

WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [2]www.uniden.comCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless Telephone System! This unit is dif

[29] BASICSwww.uniden.comRedialing a CallYou can quickly redial the last three phone numbers from the handset. Redialing from Standby Mode1) With the

BASICS [30]www.uniden.comAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeRinger volumeYour phone provides three ringer volume options (off, low, or h

[31] BASICSwww.uniden.comAudio TonesThe audio tone features provide three different tone levels. If you have difficulty hearing a caller, press select

BASICS [32]www.uniden.comTone Dialing Switch-overIf your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch-over to tone dialing after the call

[33] BASICSwww.uniden.comClarity BoosterIf you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually improve the sound by setting the Clarit

BASICS [34]www.uniden.comConferencingIf you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conferen

[35] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comSetting up the Phonebook You can store names and numbers in your phone’s phonebook, search for names alphabetically, and d

PHONEBOOK [36]www.uniden.com4) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the number keypad. If a name is not required, go to step 5 <No Name>

[37] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.com5) Press select/ /audio tone to store the name;Store/Edit No. appears.6) Use the number keypad, */tone/ , or #/ to enter

PHONEBOOK [38]www.uniden.com9) Press select/ /audio tone. You will hear a confirmation tone, and Done! appears in the display.Storing Caller ID Messag

[3] WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGYwww.uniden.comThis series features AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing t

[39] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comViewing the Phonebook1) Press . 2) Press /vol/∧ or /vol/∨ to select Dial/Edit, and then press select/ /audio tone. 3) Pres

PHONEBOOK [40]www.uniden.comMaking Calls Using the Phonebook1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial (see "Viewi

[41] PHONEBOOKwww.uniden.comEditing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial1) When the phone is in standby mode, press

PHONEBOOK [42]www.uniden.comCopying Phonebook LocationsIf you have more than one handset, you can transfer stored phonebook locations from one handset

[43] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comCaller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provi

CALLER ID [44]www.uniden.comYou may receive any one of the following messages:When a private name is received : Private NameWhen a private number is r

[45] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comForward Call - The caller is sent to your voice mail box, if available.Answer/Drop 1 - Disconnects the first call, and co

CALLER ID [46]www.uniden.comOnce you view the Caller ID list with alphabetical search, you cannot switch back to historical order unless you exit and

[47] CALLER IDwww.uniden.comCalling a Party from the Caller ID List1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID message (see "Viewi

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [48]www.uniden.comThe Integrated Telephone Answering DeviceThe phone has a built-in answering system that an

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS [4]www.uniden.comControls & Functions1.Handset Antenna2.Headset Jack Cover3.Beltclip Hole4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringe

[49] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comAnswering System SetupThis main menu option allows you to set up the built in answering de

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [50]www.uniden.comSetting the Record TimeRecord Time sets the duration for recording the incoming messages.

[51] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSetting the Language of your Answering SystemLanguage allows you to set the language of yo

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [52]www.uniden.comTurning the Answering System On/OffYou can turn the Answering System On/Off from Answ. Set

[53] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comSelecting Your GreetingThe phone allows you to choose between the two outgoing messages, a

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [54]www.uniden.comUsing Your Answering SystemThe new message LED on the handset and base blink when you have

[55] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comRepeating a message1) Press to review your messages.2) To repeat the current message, pr

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [56]www.uniden.comDeleting a messageTo maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. When you press

[57] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comRecording a conversationYou can record a conversation from the handset (more than two seco

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [58]www.uniden.comRemote OperationYou can check, play, or delete messages, from a remote location (when you

[5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONSwww.uniden.com272628293031323324253534362323. Base Speaker24. charge LED25. in use LED26. Base antenna27. New Message LED2

[59] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.comIf you have any incomming message, the answering system start playing the message. Total n

THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE [60]www.uniden.comVoice MemoThe voice memo function allows you to record messages (more than two seconds and

[61] THE INTEGRATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICEwww.uniden.com * For the Repeat a Message function, press 0 then 1 within about four seconds to repeat t

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES [62]www.uniden.comMulti-Handset FeaturesThe features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add addit

[63] MULTI-HANDSET FEATURESwww.uniden.comDirectLink call1) When the phone is in DirectLink standby mode, press talk/flash (example of DirectLink from

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES [64]www.uniden.comIntercomThe intercom feature lets you communicate with another handset without using the phone line.Making an

[65] MULTI-HANDSET FEATURESwww.uniden.comCall Transfer FeatureThe call transfer feature allows you to transfer a call between two handsets.1) During a

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES [66]www.uniden.comRoom/Baby MonitorThis feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset in the room you w

[67] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comNote on Power SourcesPower FailureDuring the period that the power is off you will not be able to make or rec

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [68]www.uniden.comLow battery alertWhen the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order t

DISPLAY AND ICONS [6]www.uniden.comDisplay and IconsExample of the standby mode displayICON STATUS DESCRIPTIONStandby/TalkBattery icons indicate the h

[69] ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONwww.uniden.comGeneral InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F

TROUBLESHOOTING [70]www.uniden.comTroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Symptom Sug

[71] TROUBLESHOOTINGwww.uniden.comThe Caller ID does not display.• The call was placed through a switchboard.• Call your local telephone company to ve

TROUBLESHOOTING [72]www.uniden.comLiquid DamageMoisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read the f

[73] PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYwww.uniden.comPRECAUTIONS & WARRANTYPrecautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [74]www.uniden.comline. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which may affect the operat

[75] I.C. NOTICEwww.uniden.comI.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Sp

INDEX [76]www.uniden.comIndexAAnnounce only feature . . . . . . . . . 53Answering systemDeleting a message . . . . . . . . . 56Playing your messag

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[7] GETTING STARTEDwww.uniden.comSetting up the PhoneDo the following steps:A. Choose the best locationB. Install the rechargeable battery pack into t

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REMOTE OPERATION CARD [80]www.uniden.comRemote Operation CardCUTREMOTE OPERATION CARDRemote access away from home1. Call your phone number from a touc

[81] REMOTE OPERATION CARDwww.uniden.comCUTTask KeyRepeat a MessagePlaying incoming MessagesSkipping a MessageDeleting a MessageStop OperationAnswerin

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UPZZ01343ZZTHANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT.©2004 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Custom man

GETTING STARTED [8]www.uniden.comB. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handsetThe handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The b