Uniden DECT2180 Series User Manual

DECT2180 base with answering system and cordless handsetBase AC adapter (PS-0034)Telephone cordCharger AC adapter (PS-0035)Battery coverDCX210 accesso

8AutotalkTurn on Auto Talk so you can answer the phone just by picking up the handset from the cradle (without having to press any buttons).Any Key An

9Entering Text on Your PhoneWhen you want to enter text into your handset (for example, a name in the phonebook), use the twelve-key dial pad to enter

10Using Your PhoneTo... From the handset From the handset speakerphonemake a call: Dial the number, thenPress TALK/FLASH. Press SPEAKER.answer a call

11Change the When On the base On a handsetearpiece volumeyou are on a normal callNAchoose one of 6 volume levelsspeaker volumeyou use the speaker-pho

12Press TALK/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the number. (You can also press TALK/FLASH or SPEAKER before you open the CID list. Find the number you want to

13Using the PhonebookEach handset can store up to 70 entries in its phonebook. Open/close the phonebook Press PHONEBOOK.Scroll through the entriesPres

14When you hear the prompt that tells you to enter the number, open the phonebook and find the entry that contains your code number. Press MENU/SELECT

15Blocking an incoming call from an "Unknown" or "Private" number is the same as selecting Unknown Number or Private Number from t

16Using Multi-station FeaturesThe expandable base and the cordless handset give you some useful multi-station features. (A station can be any handset

17Using Call TransferTo... From the base From a handsettransfer a callPress FIND HANDSET/INTERCOM to put the call on hold. The base pages all other st

Important Safety Instructions!When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec

18Using the Answering System Setting Up Your Answering SystemYou can set up your answering system from any handset. To... Follow these stepsRecord you

19Record TimeSet the amount of time callers have to leave a message, either 1 minute or 4 minutes. Choose Announce Only if you don't want the sys

20How to operate your answering systemTo... From the baseFrom a handset (remote operation)play new messagesPress PLAY/STOPPress MESSAGES/MUTE. The sys

21If you mute the call screen, the system continues taking the message: it just stops playing through the speaker.Only one handset at a time can scree

22Solving ProblemsIf you have any trouble with your phone, try these simple steps first. If you still have a question, call our Customer Care Line lis

23If… Try…The answering system does not work.Making sure the answering system is turned on.Making sure the base AC adapter is not plugged into an outl

24Noise or Static On The Lineoise or Static On The LineInterference is the most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone. Here are some co

25this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in any elec

26Registering a handsetDoes the handset fit in the base cradle?Yes NoPlace the handset in the base. The display should say Handset Registering. Discon

Important InformationTerms Used In This GuideAccessory handsetAn extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base. All acc

1Installing Your PhoneCharge the BatteryUnpack all handsets, battery packs, and battery covers. If any battery cover is already on the handset, press

Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not charge the rechargeable battery pack used

NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone eq

One-year Limited WarrantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Unide

2Place a handset in the base and any accessory handset(s) in the charger(s) with the display(s) facing forward. The CHARGE light on the base and each

3Getting to Know Your PhoneParts of the BaseIf the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the drawing below.Base keys and

4Key name (and icon)What it doesLEFT ( )While playing messages: for the first 2 seconds, go to the previous message; after that: go to the start of th

5Handset keys and how they workKey name (and icon)What it doesUP ( )In standby: increase the ringer volume.During a call: increase the call volume.In

6Reading the Display On the base On the handset 12:00AMessages: 1 NewMessage counterTimeStatus icons 12:00A Handset #1 New CID: 5Handsetba

7Using the Handset MenuThe menu is designed to be as easy as possible. Some users don't even need the manual once they know how to perform these