Uniden DECT2188 telephone
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1. Using the Intercom Here are some things you need to know about using the intercom Whenever the phone is in standby you can make an intercom call between stations without using the phone line You can make an intercom call from any station but only two stations can be in an intercom call at any time If an outside call comes in during an intercom call the phone shows the CID information If the other station hasn t answered the page the phone cancels the page so you can answer the incoming call To From the base From a cordless handset page make an intercom 1 Press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM 2 Select the station you want to talk with or select A to page all the stations at the same time 1 Press CLEAR INTERCOM cancel a page Press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM Press END answer an Press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM or Press CLEAR INTERCOM or intercom page pick up the corded handset TALK FLASH leave an intercom intercom call call Press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM Press END answer an outside call during an Press SPEAKER Press TALK FLASH 18 Using Special Features Using Your Phone During a Power Failure Because it includes a corded handset your phone can perform several of its functions during a power failure The following features will operate during a power failure all other features are disabled Making and receiving calls with the base corde2. are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service Please follow instructions for repairing if any e g battery replacement section otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this manual Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information This equipment is hearing aid compatible Should you experience trouble with this equipment please contact a factory service center or other authorized service agent If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved NOTICE According to telephone company reports A
3. Turn on the personal ring feature If you have Caller ID this feature lets you assign special ring tones to anyone in your phonebook this handset will use the special ring tone when that person calls Personal Ring Turn on Auto Talk so you can answer the phone just by Autotalk picking up the handset from the cradle without having to press any buttons Turn on Any Key Answer so you can answer the phone Any key Answer by pressing a key on the twelve key dial pad Banner Change the name used on the handset s display Handset Language Change the display language Key Touch Tone _ Have the keypad sound a tone when you press a key Ans Setup This menu controls the options and settings for your answering system see Ans Setup menu options on page 21 Day amp Time You need to set the day amp time so messages get the right time stamp 1 Use UP amp DOWN to choose the day of the week press MENU SELECT 2 Use the number keypad to enter the hour and minutes 3 Use UP amp DOWN to select AM or PM press MENU SELECT Global Setup The settings on this menu apply to all cordless handsets and the base Before changing these settings make sure the phone is in standby and all handsets are within range of the base Only one handset ata time can change these settings 10 Area Code Enter your area code so the phone hides the area code on incoming local calls see Using Seven digit Dialin
4. message you want to replay message you want to replay skip a message Press CALLER ID RIGHT Press 3 or select 3 Skip While the message is While the message is playing delete a message playing press DELETE press 4or select 4 Del ete With the phone in standby delete all of your press DELETE When the Not available messages system asks you to confirm press DELETE again play old After the system plays the new messages messages press PLAY STOP again press 2 or select 2 Play end the Press PLAY STOP Press END operation Screening Your Calls Another feature your answering system gives you is call screening While the system is taking a message you can hear the caller on the base speaker if you turn on Call Screen or from a handset hear the caller Just listen to the caller over Press MESSAGES MUTE leaving a message _ the speaker answer the call Pick up the corded handset Press TALK FLASH mute the call SCTEEN press CLEAR MUTE Press END or return the without answering handset to the cradle 23 If 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 screen calls If another handset is screening the call the handset beeps and returns to standby Using the System While You re Away from Home You can also operate your answering system from any touch tone phone Before you can use this feature
5. Uniden has Lo 4700 Amon Carter Blvd determined that this product meets the XG Fort Worth TX 76155 Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency KA Energy Star is a U S registered mark ENERGY STAR Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation Call waiting CID CIDCW and Voice Mail are telephone line services Your phone supports these services but you have to arrange for them through your telephone provider Contact your provider for details The pictures in this manual are for example only Your phone may not look exactly like the pictures May be covered under one or more of the following U S patents 5 801 466 5 825 161 5 864 619 5 893 034 5 912 968 5 915 227 5 929 598 5 930 720 5 960 358 5 987 330 6 044 281 6 070 082 6 076 052 6 125 277 6 253 088 6 314 278 6 321 068 6 418 209 6 618 015 6 714 630 6 782 098 6 788 920 6 788 953 6 839 550 6 889 184 6 901 271 6 907 094 6 914 940 6 940 867 6 953 118 7 023 176 7 030 819 7 146 160 7 203 307 7 206 403 7 310 398 Other patents pending 2009 Uniden America Corp Printed in Vietnam Ft Worth TX 76155 UNZZ01052BZ 0
6. at least 3 days with the 1 Disconnect the AC adapter to cut battery disconnected and the cover off the power off for ventilation Disconnect the telephone cord After the handset dries reconnect 3 Let dry for at least 3 days before the battery pack and replace the reconnecting cover Recharge the battery fully 15 20 hours before using IMPORTANT You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery pack to avoid charge interruption CAUTION DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process This will cause permanent damage to the handset base and the microwave oven 29 Important Information Terms Used In This Guide Accessory An extra handset that can register to and be used with an expandable phone base All Handset accessory handsets must be registered to a base Base The main part of the phone It connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls Most bases also have a cradle to store a handset CIDCW CID on Call Waiting A service that shows CID for calls that come in during another call Call Waiting A service that lets you receive calls while you are on another call Caller ID Also called CID A service that shows the name and number of incoming callers Charger A cradle that stores and charges a handset but doesn t connect to the phone line Cradle The part of the phone that stores a handset While i
7. e interference Set Up the Accessory Handset s If your phone came packaged with accessory handsets follow the steps below to get your cordless handsets ready for use Install the battery 1 Unpack all handsets battery packs and battery covers If any handset has the battery cover already attached press in on the notch and slide the cover down and off 2 Line up the red and black wires on the battery pack with the label inside the handset 3 Push the battery pack connector in until it clicks into place Tug gently on the wires to make sure the battery pack is securely connected 4 Place the cover over the battery compartment and slide it up into place Connect the charger 1 Connect a charger AC adapter to each charger s AC IN 8V jack and set the plug into the notch as shown These adapters might already be connected 2 Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard 120V AC power outlet 3 Place each handset in a charger with the display facing forward The CHARGE light should turn on If Try the CHARGE reseating the handset light doesn t checking the AC adapter connection turn on seeing if the outlet is controlled by a wall switch Charge all handsets completely about 15 hours before using them Test the connection Pick up each handset and press TALK You should hear a dial tone and the display should say Talk Press END to hang
8. line you might need a filter message you need to move closer see below to the base Installing a line filter or DSL filter Sometimes broadband Internet services that use the telephone line can interfere with phones One of these services DSL often causes static on telephones A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves 27 this 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 electronics store Wh Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone s base into the x filter Make a test call to make sure the Telephone noise is gone L Telephone wall jack DSL filter Resetting and Registering Handsets If you are having trouble with a cordless handset or if you want to replace one you need to clear the registration information from the base and the handset Do you have the base the handset is registered to 1 Press amp hold END and until the 1 Press amp hold END and until the System Reset menu appears System Reset menu appears about 5 seconds about 5 seconds 2 Select Deregister HS The display 2 Select Base Unavailable lists all registered handsets 3 When the phone asks you to 3 Select the handset you want to confirm select Yes The handset reset deletes its own link without 4 When the phone asks you to contacting the base confirm select Yes The handset
9. ringing for this call only press CLEAR MUTE press MESSAGES MUTE Using the Speakerphone Both the handset and the base have a speakerphone To use the base speaker press SPEAKER instead of using the corded handset To use the handset speaker press SPEAKER instead of TALK FLASH To From the base From a handset make a call Dial the number then Press SPEAKER Press SPEAKER answer a Call Press SPEAKER Press SPEAKER switch a call to the speakerphone Press SPEAKER Press SPEAKER switch back to the earpiece Pick up the corded handset Press SPEAKER hang up a speakerphone call Press SPEAKER Press END 12 Changing the Volume You can set the volume of the ringer the earpiece and the speakerphone separately for the base and each cordless handset For each item press UP to make it louder or DOWN to make it softer The available volume levels and how change them are listed below Change the When On the base On a handset ringer the phone is in select Off Low select Off Low volume standby Medium or High Medium or High earpiece you are on anormal choose one of 6 choose one of 6 volume call volume levels volume levels you use the speaker phone for a call or getting messages choose one of 10 choose one of 6 volume levels volume levels speaker volume Using the Redial List The phone saves the last 5 num
10. C electrical surges typically resulting from lightning strikes are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources To minimize damage from these types of surges a surge arrestor is recommended Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner s manual could void your authority to operate this product FCC Part 15 information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference amp 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone FCC PART 15 105 b Note This equipment has been tested amp found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses amp can radiate radio frequency energy amp if not installed amp used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception wh
11. DECT2188 Series User s Guide What s in the box DECT2188 base Telephone with answering cord Po Base AC adapter Coiled Aii PS 0034 cord ey Desk stand Sha fe wall mount AI bracket DCX210 accessory Charger AC If you purchased You should handset adapter model number have charger PS 0035 DECT2188 ZS DECT2188 2 Git DECT2188 3 Battery DECT2188 4 Rechargeable cover DECT2188 5 battery pack DECT2188 6 BT 1016 If any items are missing or damaged contact our Customer Care Line immediately Never use damaged products Need Help Get answers 24 7 at our website www uniden com Phone Number have a aueetion Georoblein Customer Care 817 858 2929 or q p Line 800 297 1023 need a replacement part or accessory 800 554 3988 need special assistance due to a Accessibility Help 800 874 9314 disability Line voice or TTY During regular business hours Central Standard Time Visit our website for detailed business hours What s in the manual Installing Your Phone 2 1 Using Call Transfer c ccc00e 18 Set Up the Base 1 Using the Intercom 18 Test the CONNection ccceceeeeeeees 3 Using Special Features EEEE 19 Set Up the Accessory Handset s 3 Using Your Phone During a Changing from Tone to Pulse Power Failure esseere 19 Dialing REANA ENDRA ANAKARA NASAAN RANENNARANAAR ARA 4 Using Do Not Disturb EPEE 19 Getting to Know Your Phone 5 Using Ca
12. Day and im Se ace AM Meg a Handset tl pant em New CID Sba cost ley CD SE The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean Since the icons appear based on what you re doing with the phone you won t ever see all of these icons at the same time icon What it means The ringer is turned off this station will not ring when a call comes in 7 You have a voice message waiting see the section titled kl Using Voice Message Notification on page 20 Privacy Mode is on no other station can join your call The speakerphone is on The microphone is muted amp the caller can t hear you Handset only T coil mode is on See Do you use a T coil hearing aid on page 27 Handset only The battery is 1 fully charged 2 half charged 3 getting low or 4 empty Using the Menus The menus are designed to be as easy as possible Some users don t even need the manual once they know how to perform these actions Open the menu Press MENU SELECT The arrow cursor on the left side of the line shows which Move the cursor menu item is currently highlighted Use UP to move the cursor up amp DOWN to move it down Move the cursor to highlight the option then press MENU SELECT Go up one screen Press PHONEBOOK LEFT On the handset press END on the base press PLAY STOP Close the menu If you open the menu during a call use PHONEBOOK LEFT to back out of the menu without hanging u
13. Delete Erase all the entries in this station s phonebook This does not All affect the entries saved on any other stations Phonebook entry options With the phone in standby open the phonebook and find the entry you want Press MENU SELECT to open the individual phonebook entry menu Choose one of these options 15 Edit this entry The phone will prompt you to enter the name amp Edit phone number Cordless handsets will also prompt you to choose a personal ring Co Copy this entry to another station You must have at least one py accessory handset to use this multi station feature Delete Erase this entry Chain Dialing If you often have to enter a series of digits or a code number during a call you can save that code number to a phonebook entry and use the phonebook to send the code number Enter the code number up to 20 digits into the phonebook just like a regular phonebook entry Be sure to enter the code number into the phonebook exactly as you would enter it during a call When 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 to transmit the code The phone transmits the code number exactly as you entered it in the phonebook Or if you change your mind use PHONEBOOKILEFT to close the phonebook Finding a Lost Handset With the phone in standby press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM on the base Select t
14. E IS THE SOLE amp ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT amp IS IN LIEU OF amp EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights amp you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America amp Canada PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging Disconnect the battery from the Product amp separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton The Product should include all parts amp accessories originally packaged with the Product Include evidence of original purchase amp a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at Uniden America Service As an Energy Star Partner
15. K FLASH to dial the number On the base pick up the corded handset You can also press TALK FLASH or pick up the corded handset before opening the CID list Find the number you want to dial then press MENU SELECT Caller ID menu options With the phone in standby open the CID list and find the number you want Press MENU SELECT to open the Caller ID menu choose one of these options Delete Entry Erase this Caller ID number Add this number to this station s phonebook The phone Store Into Pb prompts you to enter a name amp edit the number cordless handsets also prompt you to choose a personal ring Erase this station s CID list This does not affect the CID ORRETAN lists saved on any other stations Add Call Block a only Add this number to your call block list see Using Call Waiting If you get a Call Waiting call the phone sounds a tone and displays any CID information received for the waiting call Press FLASH TALK FLASH on a handset to switch between your current call and the waiting call remember each time you switch there is a short pause before you re connected to the other caller Using 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 CID list Do not enter an area code if your phone company requires ten digit dialing You might not be able to dial from the CID list 1 Wi
16. NTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for one year to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials amp craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the original user shall terminate amp be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale The warranty is invalid if the Product is A damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary B modified altered or used as part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit amp return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping amp handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOV
17. ally after the second ring If you want to block the 19 call and add this number to the call block list press BLOCK When the phone asks you to confirm press MENU SELECT or BLOCK Blocking an incoming call from an Unknown or Private number is the same as selecting Unknown Number or Private Number from the Call Blocking menu Call Blocking menu options With the phone in standby open the menu and select Call Blocking Choose one of these options View Number See the numbers on your call block list Handset only Add an entry to your call block list The phone Create New will prompt you to enter a name amp phone number Private Handset only Block all calls from numbers reported by CID Number as Private This does not count as one of the 20 entries Unknown Handset only Block all calls from numbers reported by CID Number as Unknown This does not count as one of the 20 entries Call block entry options With the phone in standby open the call block list and find the entry you want Press MENU SELECT to open the individual entry menu Choose one of these options Handset only Edit this entry The phone will prompt you to edit the name amp phone number Delete Erase this entry from the list amp allow calls from this number Edit Using Voice Message Notification This feature supports Frequency Shift Keying FSK message notification Contact your voice mail prov
18. bers you dial on each station To open the redial list press REDIAL PAUSE use UP and DOWN to scroll through the list To close the list press PHONEBOOK LEFT With the phone in standby open the list and find the number you want Then On the handset press TALK FLASH on the base pick up the corded handset to delete the number Press MENU SELECT amp select De ete Entry to redial the selected number to save it to the phonebook Press MENU SELECT amp select Store nto Pb Using Caller ID and Call Waiting You have to subscribe to Caller ID Call Waiting and Caller ID on Call Waiting services to use the features described in this section contact your telephone provider for more information When a call comes in the phone displays the callers number and name if available The phone saves the information for the last 30 received calls to the CID list When it s in standby the phone displays how many calls came in since the last time you checked the CID list Open the CID list Press CALLER ID RIGHT Scroll through the CID Press DOWN to scroll through the list from newest to list oldest Press UP to scroll from oldest to newest Close the CID list Press PHONEBOOK LEFT 13 Dialing from the Caller ID list 1 Find the entry you want to dial 2 If the number is a toll or long distance call but there s no 7 at the front of the CID record press to add the 7 3 On the handset press TAL
19. clears its information from the base amp deletes it own link to the base When you reset a handset or if you buy a new one that handset displays a Handset Not Registered message If you see this message on a handset you need to register it to a base before you can use it Registering a handset 1 On the base open the menu and select Register Handset The display should say Handset Registering 2 On the handset you want to register press and hold POUND until the handset display says Handset Registering about 2 seconds 3 In about 30 seconds the handset display should say Registration Complete Press TALK FLASH and make sure you get a dial tone 28 you don t hear a dial tone Making sure the handset is fully the display says Registration Failed charged then start over at step 1 To register a handset to a different base see the section Expanding Your Phone in the user s guide for the other base Handling Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone f 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 can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base follow these steps Handset Remove the battery cover amp disconnect the battery Let dry for
20. d handset Changing the volume on the corded handset Using Call Waiting on a base corded handset call Entering pauses when dialing from the base corded handset While the power is out the base uses a special ringer you cannot adjust the volume of this ringer Using Do Not Disturb The Do Not Disturb or DND feature turns off the ringers of the base and all handsets at the same time With the phone in standby press and hold DO NOT DISTURB on the base The phone automatically turns on the answering system and shows Do Not Disturb in the display on all stations To cancel press DO NOT DISTURB again If you turn the answering system off while DND is on the phone turns off DND along with the answering system Using Call Block If you subscribe to Caller ID you can save phone numbers to the call block list When a call comes in the phone compares the received phone number to the numbers on the call block list If the phone number is on the list the phone replaces the caller s name with Call Blocked and disconnects the call The caller hears a reject tone The call block list holds 20 entries and all stations share the same list You can add entries through the Call Blocking menu by selecting Add Call Block in the CID menu or by blocking incoming calls Only one station can edit the call block list at a time Blocking incoming calls When the phone rings wait until the display shows the Caller ID information usu
21. ded G handset or press TALK FLASH on a cordless handset To leave the conference call ea ees y Handset 14 Speakerphone hang up normally the other station or corded handset remains connected to the call You can also use the speakerphone for a conference call just like you can with a normal call Using Privacy Mode You can prevent other stations from joining a call Start your call as usual then press MENU SELECT the display shows Call Privacy Press display When you hang up privacy mode turns off automatically As long you have privacy mode on no other stations can interrupt your call To allow another station to join the call just turn privacy mode off by repeating the process above press MENU SELECT twice 17 Using Call Transfer To From the base From a cordless handset 1 Press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM to 1 Press CLEAR INTERCOM to put the call on hold put the call on hold transfer a 2 Select the station you want to transfer the call to or select call All to page all the stations at the same time When the other station accepts the call you ll be disconnected but you can join the call again cancel a Press SPEAKER to return to the Press TALK FLASH to return to transfer call the call 1 To answer the page amp speak to the transferring station accept a pick up the corded handset press CLEAR INTERCOM transferred call 2 To accept the call press SPEAKER press TALK FLASH
22. ds after handling Compliance information FCC Part 68 information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules amp 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 number must be provided to the phone company An applicable Universal Service Order Codes USOC certification for the jacks used in this equipment is provided i e RJ11C in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment A plug amp jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring amp telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules amp requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord amp modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a phone line Excessive RENs on a phone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone provider The REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ H TXXXX The digits represented by
23. erminal equipment NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation C before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 Radio equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference amp 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone One year Limited Warranty Important Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEME
24. ers to leave a brief message Deleting messages the memory may be full Messages are incomplete The system keeps recording if answer on an extension can t register a Seeing if there are 6 handsets registered to this base handset Resetting the handset Weak or Hard To Hear Audio If a 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 moving around while you re on a call or moving closer to the base to see if the sound gets louder Make sure the handset s battery is fully charged Try adjusting the earpiece volume or the audio tone see below Adjust the audio tone During a call open the menu and select Audio Tone Choose one of the three audio tone options High Tone Natural Tone recommended for hearing aid users or Low Tone You may have to experiment to figure out which audio tone works best for you 26 You may have to change the line mode Contact customer service for more information Noise or Static On The Line Do you use a T Coil hearing aid Interference is the most common If you have a hearing aid cause of noise or static on a equipped with a telecoil T coil cordless phone Here are some feature the interaction between common sources of interference the hearing aid amp digital cordless f phones can cause noise in the elec
25. estion call our Customer Care Line listed on the front cover If Try No stations can make or receive calls One cordless handset can t make or receive calls Checking the telephone cord connection Disconnecting the base AC adapter Wait a few minutes then reconnect it Moving the handset closer to the base Resetting the handset A station can make calls but it won t ring Making sure the ringer is turned on Making sure Do Not Disturb is turned off can t make or receive calls while the power is out Making sure you using the corded handset on the base Checking the telephone cord connection A cordless handset s display won t turn on Charging the battery for 15 20 hours Checking the battery pack connection A cordless handset is not working Charging the battery for 15 20 hours Checking the battery pack connection Resetting the handset A cordless handset says Unavailable Moving the handset closer to the base Seeing if another station has Privacy Mode on Making sure the base is plugged in No stations will display any Caller ID information Letting calls ring at least twice before answering Seeing if the call was placed through a switchboard Checking with your telephone service provider to make sure your Caller ID service is active can t dial from the Caller ID list Caller ID displays brief
26. g on p 14 Dial Mode Change the way your phone communicates with the telephone network see Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing on p 4 Set Line Do not change this setting unless instructed to by customer Mode service Call Blocking This menu lets you block unwanted calls from up to 20 phone numbers and manage your call block list see p 19 Entering Text on Your Phone When you want to enter text into your phone for example a name in the phonebook use the twelve key dial pad to enter the letters printed on the number keys Here s how it works The phone enters the letters in the order they appear on the key For example if you press the number key 2 once the phone enters the letter A Press 2 twice for B and three times for C If you press the key again after the last letter the phone starts the same letter sequence with small letters If you press 2 four times in a row the phone enters a small letter Press 2 five times for b and six times for c f you see the icon Aaj in the display the phone enters capital letters first A B C then small letters a b c then the number on the key 2 The icon aA means the phone starts at the small letters so it enters small letters first then the number on the key then capital letters The phone automatically uses a capital letter for the first letter and any letter right after a space all other times it uses small letters If two lette
27. he handset you want to find or select All to page all handsets at the same time The paged handset s will beep for 1 minute or until you press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM again or press TALKIFLASH followed by END on the handset Using Multi station Features The expandable base works together with the accessory handsets to give you some useful multi station features A station can be any cordless handset or the base You must have at least one accessory handset to use the features in this section Expanding Your Phone Your base supports a total of six DCX210 accessory handsets including any that were supplied with your phone Your base might be compatible with other Uniden accessory handsets please visit our website for a list of compatible handsets Accessory handsets must be registered to the base before you can use them Handsets that aren t registered display a Handset not registered message For instructions on registering handsets to this base see page 28 or the manual for the accessory handset Any accessory handsets that came packaged with the base are already registered to that base for you f a handset was previously registered to a base you have to reset it so you can register it to a new base see page 28 for DCX210 Using Conference Calling When an outside call comes in the base l and two cordless handsets can join in a S conference call with the outside caller To cae lG join the call just pick up the base cor
28. ich can be determined by turning the equipment off amp on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 To insure the safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage This product has been tested amp found to comply with the FCC s exposure criteria For body worn operation the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines amp should be avoided The antenna s used for the base unit must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons amp must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter If your home has wired alarm equipment connected to a 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 Industry Canada 1 C Notice T
29. ider for more details If you subscribe to a voice mail service your phone Q n can notify you when you have a new message k waiting When you have new messages the voice ka message icon ee appears in the display and the Uniden new message light at the top of the handset blinks Resetting the voice message indicator If the voice message icon remains after you check your messages you can reset it From the base open the menu and select VMWI Reset Select Yes to reset the indicator 20 Using the Answering System Setting Up Your Answering System You can set up your answering system from any handset To Follow these steps Your greeting can be between 2 seconds and 30 seconds long If you don t record an outgoing message the system uses a pre recorded greeting Hello no one is available to Record your take your call Please leave a message after the tone 1 Press MESSAGES MUTE to access the answering system Wait until the system finishes its announcements or press 5 personal STOP to skip them outgoing 2 Press 8 MEE 3 Wait for the system to say Record greeting then begin greeting speaking 4 When you re finished press 8 to stop recording The system plays back your new greeting 5 To keep this greeting press END To re record it go back to step 2 Switch 1 Press MESSAGES MUTE to access the answering system Wait between the pre recorded until the system finishes i
30. ile this station is ringing mute the ringer for this call only During a call mute the microphone While entering text delete one character or press amp hold to delete all the characters In standby open the redial list While entering a phone number insert a 2 second pause In standby start playing messages While a message is playing stop playing messages In the menu or any list exit the menu completely PLAY STOP gt E Key name what it does and icon In standby or during a call open the phonebook In any menu or list go up one level If you are already at the top level the phone exits the menu and returns to the previous operation During text entry move the cursor to the left In the first 2 seconds of a message go to the previous message Anytime after that go to the beginning of this message PHONEBOOK CALLER ID In standby or during a call open the Caller ID list RIGHT During text entry move the cursor to the right e gt gt gt While a message is playing skip to the next message In standby increase the ringer volume During a normal call increase the earpiece volume During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing increase the speaker volume In the menu or any list move the cursor up one line In standby decrease the ringer volume DOWN W During a normal call decrease the earpiece volume During a speakerpho
31. injury to persons including the following This unit is NOT waterproof DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the battery cover securely in place SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installing Your Phone Set Up the Base Attach the stand Before you attach the stand you have to decide if you want the phone to rest on a desk or hang on a wall For desktop use 1 Turn the stand so the word DESK is right side up it will be on the right 2 Insert the tabs into the notches marked DESK at the top of the base 3 Press in on the latch and slip it into the notch For wall mount use 1 Turn the stand so the word WALL is right side up it will be on the right 2 Insert the tabs into the notches marked WALL at the bottom of the base 3 Press in on the latch and slip it i
32. ll BIOCK cccccceseeeeeee 19 Parts of the Base eee 5 Using Voice Message Notification20 Parts of the Handset 7 Using the Answering System 21 Reading the Displays TTET 8 Setting Up Your Answering Using the Menus 9 SI Aa A E Using the Base Menu cscs 9 Getting Your Messages Using the Handset Menus 10 Screening Your Calls Entering Text on Your Phone 11 Using the System While You re Using Your Phone ccceeseseees 12 Away from Home sees 24 Using the Speakerphone 12 Solving Problems 25 Changing the Volume Weak or Hard To Hear Audio 26 Using the Redial List 0 Noise or Static On The Line 27 Using Caller ID and Call Waiting 13 Resetting and Registering Using Seven Digit Dialing 14 Handsets sisisi 28 Using the Phonebook 15 Handling Liquid Damage 29 Chain Dialing s s s 16 mportant Information 30 Finding a Lost Handset 16 Terms Used In This Guide 30 Using Multi station Features 17 Specifications sssr 30 Expanding Your Phone 17 Battery Information sss 30 Using Conference Calling 17 Compliance information 31 Using Privacy Mode l 17 One year Limited Warranty 33 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and
33. ly amp then clears Making sure you entered the correct area code If you have to dial all 10 digits you need to delete the area code see Seven digit Dialing on page 14 You may have to change the line mode Contact customer service for more information can t transfer calls Resetting all the handsets can t get two cordless handsets to talk to the caller Making sure both handsets are registered to this base Making sure no station is in Privacy Mode 25 If Try The phone keeps ringing if answer on an extension You may have to change the line mode Contact customer service for more information Making sure the answering system is turned on Making sure the base AC adapter is not plugged into an that s controlled by a wall switch The answering system does not work The answering Making sure the Record Time is not set to system won t record Announce Only messages Deleting messages the memory may be full A handset can t access Making sure no other handset is using the system the answering system Making sure the phone is in standby My outgoing message Seeing if there was a power failure You may have to is gone re record your personal outgoing message can t hear the base Making sure call screening is turned on speaker Changing the base speaker volume The incoming messages may be too long Remind call
34. n a cradle a handset is always in standby and any keys are locked During a call The station is currently on a call or has activated a dial tone Handset 1 A cordless handset that you use to dial the phone and talk to callers 2 A corded handset that attaches to a base with a coiled cord The phone is inactive there is no dial tone no station is on a call or listening to In standby messages Station Any handset or the base Specifications Base Charger Use only the supplied AC adapters Part number PS 0034 PS 0035 Be sure to use the proper adapter for the AC 120V AC 60 120V AC 60 base amp any chargers adapter INPut voltage pz b Hz Oe Spo not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could Output TEVAC BVAC become chafed amp create a fire or voltage 450mA 300mA electrical hazard Battery Partnumber BT 1016 Do not place the base in direct sunlight or pack Capacity 500mAh 2 4V DC subject it to high temperatures Battery Information Fully charged the battery should provide about 10 hours of talk time and about 7 days of standby time For best results return the handset to the cradle after each call to keep it fully charged Keep an eye on the battery status icon When the battery gets too low the handset shows a low battery alert If you hear a strange beep during a call check the display if you see the low battery alert finish your conversation as quickly as possible and retu
35. n or off To turn your Ans On att system on or off from the base just press ON OFF Getting Your Messages Accessing your answering system from a handset You can access your system from a handset whenever the phone is in standby Press MESSAGES MUTE to start a l remote operation mode Use PHONEBOOK LEFT to go to the select previous option J Press END to exit remote operation mode 1 Use CALLER ID p RIGHT to go to the next option Press MENU SELECT to choose the current option During remote operation the phone beeps to let you know it s waiting for your next command You can press the number key next to the commands instead of scrolling through them If you don t press any keys for 30 seconds the phone returns to standby Only one handset can access the system at a time 22 How to operate your answering system From a handset remote To From the base a operation Press PLAY STOP Press MESSAGES MUTE play new The system announces the number of new amp old messages then plays the first new message followed by the day amp time i it was received Then the system plays the new messages in the order they were received Festal ie Press PHONEBOOK LEFT Press 1or select 7 Repeat current message r plavprevio s Press PHONEBOOK LEFT Press 1 or select 7 Repeat p ay p repeatedly until you hear the repeatedly until you hear the messages
36. ne call or while a message is playing decrease the speaker volume In the menu or any list move the cursor down one line ON OFF In standby turn the answering system on or off While a message is playing delete this message DELETE parte In standby delete all messages DO NOT In standby turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off see DISTURB JX page 19 FLASH During a call switch to a waiting call BLOCK While the phone is ringing add the incoming caller ID to the call block list block the call FIND HANDSET In standby page a handset using the intercom INTERCOM During a call put the call on hold amp start a call transfer In standby start a speakerphone call get a dial tone SPEAKER p During a normal call switch to the speakerphone sd During a speakerphone call hang up CLEAR pect up Parts of the Handset mreno Mecano aa If the key name is spelled out pyonepook dlear M Svenu JA CALLER ID on the key itself it s not 2 RIGHT END labeled in the drawing to the right i REDIAL PAUSE S MESSAGES MUTE Microphone Handset keys and how Charging p they work contacts Key name what it does and icon In standby increase the ringer volume During a call increase the call volume In the menu or any list move the cursor up one line CALLER ID In standby or during a call open the Caller ID list RIGHT gt During
37. nto the notch To remove the stand Press in on the latch and slide it out of the notch Connect the corded handset Use the coiled cord to connect the corded handset to the connector on the left side of the base For wall mount use only 1 On the front of the base pull the clip that holds the corded A D handset in place out of its slot GA 2 Rotate the clip 180 degrees 3 Flip it from front to back and slide it back into the slot Connect the power and telephone cords 1 Connect the base AC adapter to the AC IN 7 8V jack and the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack Route the cords as shown For desktop use For wall mount use 2 Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 V AC power outlet and connect the telephone cord to a standard telephone wall jack Place the phone on the wall Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate and slide the base down to lock it into place Test the Connection Pick up the corded handset from the base You should hear a dial tone and the display on the base should say Ta k When you get a dial tone make a quick test call If Try the display says Check Tel Line checking the connection between or you don t hear a dial tone the base and the phone jack you keep hearing a dial tone changing to pulse dialing see page 4 see page 27 for tips on avoiding there s a lot of noise or static
38. p Select an option If you don t press any select To open the menu keys for thirty press MENU SELECT seconds the Senu select j To select the i p highlighted phone times out option press and exits the MENU SELECT menu When Use UP and OR setting the day DOWN to move and time the time tte cursor To close the ele nae ress END on aut periods S h a or ela extended to two D E stop on the base minutes Using the Base Menu You have the following options from the base VMWI Reset Reset the voice message waiting indicator to bring it back into sync with your voice mail service see p 20 Block unwanted calls from up to 20 phone numbers and Call Blocking manage your call block list see p 19 Base Language Change the display language Register additional handsets to the base or re register a handset that you had to reset for some reason see Resetting and Registering Handsets on page 28 Register Handset Using the Handset Menus Handset Setup You can change these settings separately for each cordless handset Feo Turn on T coil mode to reduce noise on some hearing aids see Do you use a T coil hearing aid on p 27 Choose one of four melodies or three tones for the handset s main ring tone As you highlight each ring tone the phone plays a sample of the tone When you hear the tone you want press MENU SELECT Ringer Tones
39. rn the handset to the cradle If the handset is in standby none of the keys will operate With normal use the battery should last about one year Replace the battery when the talk time becomes short even when the battery is charged To buy a replacement battery call the Parts Department listed on the front cover Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Warning CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Do not open or mutilate the battery Disconnect the battery before shipping this product This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire 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 in this equipment with in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery pack as specified in the owner s manual Using another charger may damage the battery pack or cause the battery pack to explode Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Uniden works to reduce lead content in PVC coated cords in our products amp accessories Warning The cords on this product and or accessories contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash han
40. rs in a row use the same number key enter the first letter then use CALLER ID RIGHT to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter Switch between capital Press amp small letters M vethe c rsor Press PHONEBOOK LEFT to move the cursor to the left or CALLER ID RIGHT to move the cursor to the right Leave a blank space Press POUND 11 Erase one letter Move the cursor to the MUTE on the base letter you want to erase and press CLEAR CLEAR INTERCOM on the handset CLEAR Erase the entire entry Press amp hold CLEAR Enter punctuation or a Press 0 to rotate through the available symbols symbol Using Your Phone To From the base From a cordless handset cake dail Dial the number then pick up Dial the number then press the corded handset TALK FLASH answer a Call Pick up the corded handset Press TALK FLASH hanai Return the handset to the Press END or return the g up cradle handset to the cradle mute the Press CLEAR MUTE Press Press MESSAGES MUTE Press microphone again to turn the microphone again to turn the microphone during a call back on back on put a call on Press FIND HANDSET INTERCOM Press CLEAR INTERCOM hold If the call is on hold for 5 minutes it will be disconnected return to a call Pick up the handset or press on hold SPEAKER eter mute the ringer While the phone is ringing While the phone is
41. text entry move the cursor to the right In standby decrease the ringer volume During a call decrease the call volume In the menu or any list move the cursor down one line In standby open the menu MENU SELECT EE i In the menu or any list select the highlighted item During a call hang up In the menu or any list exit amp go to standby In standby page another station using the intercom CLEAR During a call put the call on hold amp start a call transfer INTERCOM While entering text delete one character or press amp hold to delete all the characters PHONEBOOK 7 In standby or during a call open the phonebook LEFT Y In the menu go back to the previous screen During text entry move the cursor to the left TALK FLASH 7 In standby start a telephone call get a dial tone During a call switch to a waiting call Switch a normal call to the speakerphone amp back While the phone is ringing add the incoming Caller ID information to the call block list block the call In standby access your answering system During a call mute the microphone While the phone is ringing mute the ringer for this call only MESSAGES MUTE Reading the Displays On the base On the handset Skt t ace UF sf me Answer ON Status icons icon is Answering pe Aes Time oe ce cenenseseneenant system status Semmes Pee ee ee ae SS eee 2 ABR i
42. th the phone in standby open the menu and select Global Setup then select Area Code 2 Use the number keypad 0 9 to enter your three digit area code 3 Press MENU SELECT when you re finished The phone uses the programmed code as a filter When calls come in the phone compares the area code to the programmed one If they match the phone hides the area code in the CID list While reviewing the list press to toggle the area code off amp on Using the Phonebook Each station can store up to 70 entries in its phonebook Open close the phonebook Press PHONEBOOK Press DOWN to scroll through the phonebook Scroll through the entries from A to Z or UP to scroll from Z to A Jump to entries that start Press the number key corresponding to the with a certain letter letter you want to jump to 1 Find the entry you want to dial Dial an entry 2 On a handset press TALK FLASH On the base pick up the corded handset Phonebook menu options Open the phonebook with the phone in standby then press MENU SELECT to open the phonebook menu Choose one of these options Add an entry to your phonebook The phone will prompt you to enter the name amp phone number Cordless handsets will also prompt you to choose a personal ring Copy _ Copy the whole phonebook to another station You must have at Create New All least one accessory handset to use this multi station feature
43. trical appliances especially handset If you have a T coil microwave ovens hearing aid amp you have problems computer equipment especially with noise on the line try turning wireless LAN equipment and on 7 co l mode Open the menu DSL modems Select Handset Setup then radio based wireless devices foe oat F ss such as room monitors Sig ool MOCE Can Snorten wireless controllers or wireless _ the handset s talk time make headphones or speakers sure to watch the battery status i i and keep the battery charged large florescent light fixtures especially if they give off a buzzing noise other services that use your phone line like alarm systems intercom systems or broadband Internet service Here are some hints for when the static is on 1 handset or in 1 location on all handsets or in all locations Check nearby for one of the Check near the base for the source common interference sources of interference Try moving the handset away from Try moving the base away from a a suspected source or try moving suspected source or turn off the the suspected source so it s not source if possible between the handset amp the base If the base has an adjustable Try moving closer to the base antenna try raising the antenna so There is always more noise at the it stands straight up edges of the base s range If the If you have any service that uses the handset displays an Out of Range phone
44. ts announcements or press 5 STOP to skip them greeting amp 2 Press 6 The system plays back the greeting it is currently your own using greeting 3 Press 6 again to switch greetings Delete your 1 Switch to your personal greeting following the steps above greeting 2 While the system is playing back your greeting press 4 Ans Setup menu options You can change the answering system options from any handset Just open the menu and select Ans Setup Enter a 2 digit PIN so you can access your answering system from any touch tone phone see page 24 Set the number of rings 2 4 or 6 before the answering system answers the phone Choose To Saver TS to have the system pick up after 2 rings if you have new messages or after 4 rings if you don t 21 Set the amount of time callers have to leave a message Record Time either 7 minute or 4 minutes Choose Announce Only if you don t want the system to let callers to leave a message Have the system beep every 15 seconds when you have a new message the beeping stops when you listen to all your new messages To mute the alert without listening to your messages press any key on the base Message Alert Ans Language _ Change the language of the system s voice prompts Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear callers as Call Screen they leave messages on the base speaker see page 23 Turn your answering system o
45. up If you can t get a dial tone or the handset display says Unavailable try moving the handset closer to the base or resetting it see page 28 Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing Phones can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways tone DTMF or pulse dialing If you know your phone company uses pulse dialing or you can t make your test call follow these steps 1 With the phone in standby press MENU SELECT on a cordless handset You must use a cordless handset for this procedure 2 Use UP or DOWN to highlight Global Setup then press MENU SELECT 3 Use UP or DOWN to highlight Dial mode then press MENU SELECT 4 Highlight Pulse then press MENU SELECT The phone sounds a confirmation tone Try making another test call If you use pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones during a call if you re using an automated response system for example press to temporarily switch to tone dialing When the call ends the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode 4 Getting to Know Your Phone Parts of the Base If the key name is spelled out on the key itself it s not labeled in the drawing below PHONEBOOK LEFT PLAY STOP Hook Display svitch_ Handset r uniden clip Aaaa CALLER ID RIGHT F A ED s M DO NOT DISTURB Speaker 7 answer EM np HANDSET INTERCOM Twelve key z a SPEAKER dial pad Microphone on back Wh
46. you have to program a security code Programming a security code 1 With the phone in standby open the menu from any handset 2 Select Ans Setup then select Security Code 3 Use the number keypad to enter a two digit security code 07 to 99 Press MENU SELECT when you re finished Remember to make a note of your new security code Dialing in to your system 1 Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer If your answering system is off it will answer after about ten rings and sound a series of beeps instead of your greeting 2 During the greeting or beeps press 0 and immediately enter your security code You have 3 tries to enter you security code if you enter it wrong 3 times the system hangs up and returns to standby 3 The system announces the current time the number of messages stored in memory and a help prompt Then it starts beeping intermittently to let you know it s waiting for your command 4 When you hear the intermittent 0 1 Repeat message beeping enter a command from the chart to the right 0 2 Play message If you don t press any keys for 15 0 3 Skip message seconds the phone will hang up and 0 4 Delete message return to standby 0 5 Stop playback 0 6 Turn the system on 0 9 Turn the system off 1 0 Hear help prompts 24 Solving Problems If you have any trouble with your phone try these simple steps first If you still have a qu
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