Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DECT1560-2 Uniden
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UNIDEN CORDLESS TELEPHONES DECT1560 Series.
2 T able of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 5 Accessibility .............................................................. 5 Installing the Phone ................................................
3 Customizing Y our Handsets ..................................... 29 Changing the Handset Banner ................................ 29 Selecting a Ring T one ............................................. 29 Activating AutoT alk ........................
4 T erminal equipment ............................................ 58 Radio equipment ................................................ 58 One Y ear Limited W arranty ....................................... 59 Index ....................................
5 Welcome W elcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit.
6 Installing the Phone 7 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Notes: For maximum range: Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.
6 7 Installing the Phone Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT -1015 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Push the battery pack connector in firmly. (You should hear it click into place.) Gently tug on the battery wires to make sure the connection is secure.
8 Installing the Phone 9 Connecting the AC adapter T o the base T o avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0012 AC adapter with the base. T o the DCX150 charging cradle (for multi-handset packs only) Use only the Uniden PS-0007 AC adapter with the DCX150 charging cradle.
8 9 Installing the Phone Charging the Handset If you have an accessory handset, place it in the charging cradle with the display facing forward. Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Place the handset in the base cradle with the display facing forward.
10 Installing the Phone 1 1 Connecting to the Phone Line Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged. Wh at i f Ch ec k TE L Li ne a pp ea rs on t he h an ds et di sp la y? Th e te le ph on e co rd m ay n ot b e co nn ec te d co rr ec tl y . C he ck th e te le ph on e co rd c on ne ct io n.
10 1 1 Installing the Phone T esting the Connection Pick up the handset from the cradle and press T ALK/FLASH . Y ou should hear a dial tone, and the display should show T alk . What if I can’t hear a dial tone? Check the telephone cord connection on the base.
12 Installing the Phone 13 Changing the dial mode Y our phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most base networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing.
12 13 Installing the Phone Expanding Y our Phone Adding accessory handsets Y our phone supports a total of six cordless handsets, including any that were supplied with your phone. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the charging cradle.
14 Installing the Phone 15 On the handset, press and hold # until the handset beeps and displays Handset Registering . When the handset has registered to the base, the LCD will display Registration complete then show the handset ID number . If the display shows Registration failed , repeat the process again.
14 15 Installing the Phone W ait approximately thirty seconds. Registration complete will be displayed to indicate the handset has been registered to the base and a handset ID will be automatically assigned. The handset assigns its own ID to this base, too.
16 Getting to Know Y our New Phone 17 Getting to Know Y our New Phone Features 1.9GHz DECT 6.0 expandable system Expands up to 6 handsets Caller ID/Call W aiting with phonebook match Store 30 Caller I.
16 17 Getting to Know Y our New Phone T erminology Used in this Manual Accessory Handsets Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 13 for compatible handsets.
18 Getting to Know Y our New Phone 19 Parts of the Handset Twelve-key dial pad key (down) key (caller ID/right) MENU/SELECT key /MUTE key (messages/mute) END key # key key (speaker) Microphone Chargin.
18 19 Getting to Know Y our New Phone Charging contacts charge LED FIND KEY Parts of the Base.
20 Using the Interface 21 Using the Interface Reading the Display 1 ( ( # * C P F U G V 0 G Y % + & Handset ID a.
20 21 Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Y our handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. Press the left side of the key to open the phonebook.
22 Using the Interface Entering T ext from Y our Handset Y ou can use the number keypad on your handset to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key . When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key .
23 Basic Setup Basic Setup Selecting a Language Y our handset supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Y ou can set the handset’s language individually . Once you select a language, the menus on the handset will display in that language.
24 Basic Setup Activating Personal Ring Y ou can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a personal ringer to that number , the phone uses it so you know who is calling.
25 Setting Up the Phonebook Each handset has its own separate phonebook that holds up to seventy names and numbers. When a handset’s phonebook is full, the handset beeps and shows Memory Full on the display . Y ou cannot add any names and numbers in that handset’s phonebook until you delete some of the existing ones.
26 27 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). Y ou can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use and to select one of the seven different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring T one on page 29 for a complete list of ring tones).
26 27 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Y ou can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later . Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number , then you will not be able to store it.
28 Deleting all Phonebook Entries With the phone in standby , press . Press MENU/SELECT , and then select Delete All . Delete All? appears in the display . Move the cursor to select Y es . Press MENU/SELECT . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone, and Deleted! appears in the display .
29 29 Customizing Y our Handsets All of the following options are set separately for each handset, so you can customize a handset for each room in your house. Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base.
30 30 Activating AutoT alk AutoT alk allows you to answer the phone simply by picking up the handset from the cradle. Y ou do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press MENU/SELECT . Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the AutoT alk submenu.
31 Using Y our Phone Using Y our Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Making a call Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press T ALK/FLASH . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Pick up the handset from the cradle. Dial the number .
32 Using Y our Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook With the phone in standby , press to open the phonebook. Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 26). Press T ALK/FLASH or to dial the number . Note: Y ou can also press T ALK/FLASH or before you open the phonebook.
33 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company , your phone will show you the caller ’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in.
34 35 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists 35 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 Caller ID list; any calls from outside your area code will show all ten digits.
34 35 35 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Call W aiting If you have Call W aiting s ervice and a second call com es in when you are on the phone, a call wai ting tone will soun d. Press TALK/FLASH to accep t the wait ing call. There i s a short pause, an d then yo u will hea r the new caller .
36 36 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume 37 37 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from four ringer volume settings (off, low , medium, and high) separately on each handset.
36 36 37 37 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Audio T one If you aren’t satised with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio T one of the earpiece while on a call.
38 Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer 39 Finding a Lost Handset T o locate a misplaced handset, press FIND on the base when the phone is in standby . The handsets connected to the paging base will beep for one minute, and P AGING appears on the handset display .
38 39 Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer T ransferring a Call Y ou can transfer a call from one handset to another . The handsets must be currently connected to the same base (see page 15). During a call, press CLEAR/INT’COM . Use or to select the handset you want to transfer the call to, and then press MENU/SELECT .
40 Using Special Features 41 Using Special Features Privacy Mode Privacy mode prevents other handsets (that are connected to the same base) from interrupting your call. As long as your handset is in privacy mode, other handsets can’t join your call or make any calls of their own: their displays will show Unavailable .
40 41 Using Special Features Answering an intercom page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the handset that is paging. Press TALK/FLASH or CLEAR/INT’COM . Note: If AutoT alk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you pick up the handset from the cradle.
42 Using Special Features 43 Using a V oice Mail Service If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. When there are messages waiting in your voice mailbox, the new message LED on the handset ashes, and appears in the handset display .
42 43 Using Special Features Programming one-touch voice mail access Y ou can program your voice mail access number to the V oice Mail key /MUTE on each handset so you can get your messages at the touch of a button. Y our voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number (this may be simply a phone number).
44 Using Special Features 45 W all Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate using an optional wall-mount bracket. Y ou can purchase a wall-mount bracket by calling the Uniden Parts Department. (See the back cover page for contact information.
44 45 Using Special Features Removing the wall-mount bracket At the bottom of the base, pinch the two "nose" of the wall-mount bracket as shown, and then slide the bracket away from the base. (To AC outlet) Wall plate Place the mounting slots over the pins on the wall plate.
46 47 Maintenance 47 Maintenance Specications Operating temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) AC adapter Base Charging cradle Part number PS-0012 PS-0007 Input voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V AC, 60 Hz Output voltage 6V DC @ 350mA 9V DC @ 210mA Battery pack Part number BT -1015 Capacity 650mAh, 2.
46 47 47 Maintenance Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low , the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power . When Low Battery - Charge Handset appears in the handset display and the phone is in standby , none of the keys will operate.
48 T roubleshooting 49 T roubleshooting Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline (see the back cover for contact information).
48 49 T roubleshooting When you have this problem... T ry ... A handset says Unavailable. Moving the handset closer to the base. Seeing if another handset has Privacy Mode turned on (see page 40). Making sure the base is plugged in (see page 8). • • • The phone keeps ringing when I answer on an extension.
50 T roubleshooting 51 When you have this problem... T ry ... I can’t get two handsets to talk to an outside caller . Checking to see that there are not two handsets already using the conference feature (see page 38). Making sure another handset is not in Privacy Mode (see page 40).
50 51 T roubleshooting For static on only one handset or in a specic location: For static on more than one handset: Check nearby for one of the common interference sources. T ry moving the handset away from a suspected source, or try moving the suspected source so it’s not between the handset and the base.
52 T roubleshooting 53 Select the base you want to de-register the handset from (see Selecting the base on page 15). Press and hold END and # for more than ve seconds. Select Deregister HS . Select the handset which you are operating, and then press MENU/SELECT .
52 53 T roubleshooting Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Line mode refers to the method that telephones use to signal each other that an extension is in use. Customer service may recommend changing the line mode if you have any of the following problems: Y our phone keeps ringing after someone answers on an extension phone.
54 T roubleshooting Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe of f the liquid, and use as normal. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.
55 Precautions! Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: W arning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. T o reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
56 Precautions! 57 Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to perso.
56 57 Precautions! 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 modications to maintain uninterrupted service.
58 Precautions! --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. Radio interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base.
59 One Y ear Limited W arranty One Y ear Limited W arranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF.
60 Index 61 Index A Accessibility ................................... 5 Accessory handsets .................... 13 Answering calls............................ 31 Any key answer ........................... 30 Area code .................................
60 61 Index O Out of range................................. 53 P Personal ring ............................... 24 Phonebook .................................. 25 Copying entries ........................ 28 Creating new entries ................ 25 Deleting entries .
62 Memo.
63 Memo.
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