Uniden DCT5285 User Manual

DISPLAY AND ICONS[ 8 ]Display and IconsHandset ID and BannerNumber of new Caller ID calls receivedRinger off icon (when the ringer is Off) / day of th

ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY [ 9 ]About Soft Key FunctionIn the standby mode In the talk modeSoft key functions consists of soft key icons and

GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]Read this FirstThis cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:About the digital security codeThis cordless

GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]Checking the Package ContentsMake sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of theseitems are missing or

GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]Setting up the PhoneDo the following steps:A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unitB. Install the AA batteries into t

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED [ 13 ]B. Install the AA batteries into the handsetCharge the batteries for at least 17-20 hours beforeplugging the phon

GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]Cleaning the battery charging contactsTo maintain a good charge, it is important toclean the charging contacts on both thehandset

• After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20hours before plugging into the phone line.5)Once the batteries are

[ 16 ]Mounting the Base Unit on a WallStandard wall plate mountingThis phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.1) Snap the desk top/

[ 17 ]GETTING STARTEDDirect wall plate mountingIf you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your base directlyto the wall. Before doing this

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GETTING STARTED[ 18 ] Caller ID Redial History PhonebookBACK BACK OK SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5MENU CID RDL PB DirectLink Mode Handset Setup

GETTING STARTED [ 19 ]GETTING STARTED Handset Setup Answ. Setup Global SetupOKBACK Answ. Setup Global Setup System ResetOKBACK Talk 999:591234567890

GETTING STARTED[ 20 ]Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 5 main menus(DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global

GETTING STARTED [ 21 ]Answering SetupThis menu allows you to set up TAD settings from your handset. You can also setthese setup menus from the base (s

GETTING STARTED[ 22 ]Global SetupIf you change the setting in one of the handsets, you change the settings for allhandset(s) in the Global Setup menu.

GETTING STARTED [ 23 ]GETTING STARTEDEntering the Menu1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.2) Press volume/▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to ade

Handset SetupSetting a Ringer Volume 1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Volume” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”on page 23).2) Press

GETTING STARTED [ 25 ]GETTING STARTEDSelecting a Ringer Tone1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “RingerTones” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”

Setting the Anykey Answer1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Anykey Answer” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”on page 23).2) Press volume/▲ or

GETTING STARTED [ 27 ]GETTING STARTEDAnswering System SetupSetting a PIN Code1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “SecurityCode” submenu (see “En

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GETTING STARTED[ 28 ]Setting the Message Alert On or Off1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “MessageAlert” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on p

GETTING STARTED [ 29 ]GETTING STARTEDGlobal SetupSetting Day and Time1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Day &Time” submenu (see “Entering

GETTING STARTED[ 30 ]Setting the Dial Mode1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Dial Mode” submenu(see “Entering the Menu” on page 23).2) Press

BASICS [ 31]BASICSOn the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking to an outside call.Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-f

BASICS[ 32 ]Placing a Call on Hold1) During a call, press intercom/hold (or int’com/holdon the base). The call will be put on hold.• You can hold a ca

BASICSBASICS [ 33]Redialing from Talk Mode1) Press talk/flash or speaker, then the MENU soft key.2) Select the number you dialed by following steps 2-

[ 34 ]Tone Dialing Switch-overSome telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referredto as rotary dialing). If you need

BASICS [ 35]BASICSTraveling Out-of-RangeDuring a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noiseincreases. If you pass the

BASICS[ 36 ]New Message LEDThe new message LED on the handset is designed to work with your answering system.The LED flashes when you have new message

[ 37 ]PHONEBOOKPHONEBOOKPhonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses.Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory loc

ContentsWELCOME/FEATURES 3QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6DISPLAY AND ICONS 8ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY 9GETTING STARTED 10Rea

PHONEBOOK[ 38 ]3) Press the STORE soft key, “Store/Edit Name” appears.4) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using thenumber keypad (see the “Step

PHONEBOOK [ 39]PHONEBOOKSteps for Entering Names and Special CharactersRefer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With

PHONEBOOK[ 40 ]If you make a mistake while entering a nameUse /tone/t or #/s to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press the DELETE soft key

PHONEBOOK [ 41]PHONEBOOKViewing the PhonebookYour phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you cansearch names in alphabetica

PHONEBOOK[ 42 ]Speed DialingIf you store a phone number in a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 -SPD0), you can use the speed dialing feat

PHONEBOOKPHONEBOOK [ 43 ]1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key.2) Press volume/▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to“Phonebo

PHONEBOOK[ 44 ]Memory Dialing (base only)You can store 10 phone numbers in the base, and make calls with memory dialingfrom the base. Storing Phone Nu

CALLER IDCALLER ID [ 45 ]You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to vie

CALLER ID[ 46 ]Viewing the Caller ID ListThe Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can store 100 of the Ca

CALLER IDCALLER ID [ 47 ]Deleting a Caller ID message1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the CallerID information to be deleted (see “Viewi

WelcomeFeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5285 series Multi Handset Cordless Systemtelephone. This unit is different from conve

CALLER ID[ 48 ]Calling a party from the Caller ID listFrom Standby mode1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view theCaller ID message (see “Viewi

CALLER IDCALLER ID [ 49 ]Call Waiting Deluxe Features• To activate featuresand display theCWDX soft key, select“CW On/CWDX On”in the Caller IDsetup. S

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 50 ]The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answerin

THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICETHE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 51 ]• When the answeringsystem is full, “”appears on the base.You should deletesome me

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 52 ]Choosing between the two outgoing messagesWhen the phone is in the standby mode, press greeting. Press greeting a

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 53 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICE• If you pressringer/vol ▲ in themaximum volume level(10) or ringer/vol ▼in the lo

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 54 ]Setting the TimeFollow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time.1) Press CLOCK/ME

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 55 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICESetting the ring timeThe ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings t

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 56 ]Announce only featureThe Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personaloutgoing

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 57 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICESelecting the languageYou can select the Language of your answering system announc

WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]The DCT5285 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by justremoving the handset

[ 58 ] THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICEUsing your Answering SystemThe message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the displayf

[ 59 ]THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICETHE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICESkipping a message1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 60 ]• The voice memo messages are recorded as an incoming messages.• When the answering system is full, “” appears on

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 61 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICEYou can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tonet

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE[ 62 ]Command Function0 then 6 Answering System On0 then 7 Memo Record/Stop **0 then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop **0

THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE [ 63 ]THE INTEGRATEDANSWERING DEVICERepeating a messageAfter a message begins playing, press the soft key within abou

Your phone supports up to 4 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with yourphone). You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere

EXPANDING YOURPHONE[ 65 ]EXPANDING YOUR PHONERegister the HandsetIf you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset beforeuse. Only on

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE[ 66 ]DirectLink call1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby mode, press the DirectLink soft key. (Example of DirectLinkfro

[ 67 ]EXPANDING YOUR PHONEEXPANDING YOURPHONEIntercom/Call Transfer FeatureIntercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone.• If the p

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5]QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEStep 3 Using the PhoneTO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONSPress the MENU soft key in thestandby mode.Press volum

Call Transfer FeatureFrom handset to handset or to the base1) During a call, press intercom/hold on the handset.2) Select a handset or the base to tra

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 69 ]ADDITIONALINFORMATIONThe digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and thebase unit. No

When the handset or base unit becomes slightly dirtyWipe with a soft, dry cloth.When the handset or base unit becomes very dirtyWipe with a soft cloth

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION [ 71 ]ADDITIONALINFORMATIONGeneral InformationThe phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 ºC to +50 º

TROUBLESHOOTING[ 72 ]TroubleshootingIf your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.Symptom SuggestionThe ch

TROUBLESHOOTING [ 73 ]TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom SuggestionThe Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring.• The call w

TROUBLESHOOTING[ 74 ]Liquid DamageMoisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. In case of accidental submersion, please read thefollowing steps

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [ 75 ]PRECAUTIONS &WARRANTYPrecautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning!Uniden Ameri

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY[ 76 ]Telephone Line ProblemsThe FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnectservice in the event that your

I.C. NOTICEI.C. NOTICE [ 77 ]I.C. NoticeTERMINAL EQUIPMENTNOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment TechnicalSpec

Controls and FunctionsCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]213546789101118191215161317141. Handset Antenna2. Headset Jack Cover3. Beltclip Hole4. Hands Free Spe

INDEX[ 78 ]Index0 - 93-way conferencing ...354-way conferencing ...6616 ring options ...25AAn

REMOTE OPERATIONCARDREMOTE OPERATION CARD [ 79 ]Remote Operation CardCUTREMOTE OPERATION CARDRemote access away from home1. Call your phone number fro

REMOTE OPERATION CARD[ 80 ]CUTTask KeyRepeat a MessagePlaying incoming MessagesSkipping a MessageDeleting a MessageStop OperationAnswering System OnMe

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