Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DECT1080 Uniden
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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. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions.
Setting up 4 Finding a location 4 Connecting your phone 4 Preparing the handsets 5 Installing and charging the handset battery pack 5 Battery Low W arning 6 Battery Performance 6 Setting the date and .
[3] Settings menu 26 T ones 26 Dial Mode 26 T one Dialing Switch-Over 27 Registering a new handset 27 De-register a handset or a base 28 Base PIN code 29 Selecting a base 29 Resetting your phone 30 De.
Setting up Follow these simple steps to prepare your phone for use. Finding a location • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). • The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
[5] Preparing the handsets Installing and charging the handset battery pack 1 On each handset: Remove the battery compartment cover . Press down on the semi-circle indent and slide the cover off. Connect the supplied battery pack with the correct polarity .
BA TTER Y LOW W ARNING If the symbol is displayed on the handset, CHARGE BATTERY appears and you hear the low battery tone, you will need to recharge your handset.
Earpiece Display Clear T alk Down/Phonebook Speaker CID/Flash Microphone Up/Redial Menu/OK End/T urn on/off Intercom Lock T emporar y T one • Use to delete incorrect digits or letters. • Press to go back to the pre vious menu. • Press and hold to mute the ringer temporarily .
A C power (yello w) Answering Machine LED Displa y T elephone line A C power (yello w) T elephone line Charge LED Find HS • Press to page handset(s). skip • Press to play next message . repeat/back • Press to replay messages. delete • Delete a message.
Y our handset display Symbol Explanation Always displayed when your handset is on, shows the battery status. Battery fully charged. Half charged. Empty and you hear a warning tone - the battery is low and needs charging. Remains steady when the line is in use.
[10] Standby Display Once charged, your handset display will appear as illustrated below , displaying the handset name and number , and time and date. This is referred to as ‘standby mode’. For example: Batter y Le vel Indicator Handset-Base Signal Indicator Y ou can personalize y our handset with your name (see page 22).
[11] Quick Guide Function Button press Make a call , enter number . Make a call by pre-dialing Enter number , . Adjust earpiece volume During a call, or . End a call or place handset on base/charger . Receive a call Phone rings, . Redial then or to display number , .
Using your phone Make a call 1 Press the symbol is displayed. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number you want. The number is shown in the display . After a short delay the call timer will start timing the call. 2 Press to exit and return to standby .
During a call: 1 Press . The symbol is displayed while handsfree. 2 Press or again to go back to the normal talk operation. End a call 1 Press . Or Place the handset back on the base/charger . The call time will remain in the display for a further 5 seconds.
Redial Redial the last number called 1 Press . 2 Press . 3 Use or to select Redial . 4 Press . Redial any of the last 10 numbers called Y our handset saves the last 10 numbers called into a redial list. Y ou can select and redial any number from the list at a later time.
Deleting numbers from the redial list 1 In standby , press to display the last number called. 2 Press or to display any of the last 10 numbers called. 3 With the number you want displayed, press . 4 Press or to select Clear to delete the number selected or All Clear to delete all numbers in the list.
Keypad lock The keypad lock helps prevent accidental dialing when you are carrying the handset around and can also be used to stop younger children dialing out accidentally . When the keypad lock is on, you can still receive calls by pressing or , but you cannot make calls except for emergency 91 1 calls.
Using the phonebook Y ou can store your 100 frequently used names and numbers in the phonebook for easy dialing. Press to exit the phonebook menu and return to standby at any time. Store a phonebook name/number Phonebook entries are stored alphabetically .
[18] Entering a ‘pause’ in a stored number Y ou may need to enter a pause in some international or charge card numbers or if you are connected to a switchboard. When storing a number , at the point where you want a pause, press and hold . Y ou will see an R appear in the display first.
9 Select Save or Go Back and press . 10 Press to exit and return to standby . Delete a phonebook name/number 1 Press to access the phonebook list. 2 The display shows the first alphabetical entry in the phonebook. Press or to display the name for the entry you want (or search alphabetically).
Handset and base menu settings Handset ringer volume There are 6 ringer volumes to choose from. Y ou can also select volume Off if you do not want to be disturbed. Y ou can set a different ringer volume for each handset registered to your base. 1 Press to access the main menu.
Auto T alk Auto T alk, lets you answer the phone just by picking it up from the cradle. If you switch Auto T alk off, you have to press to answer a call, even if a handset is on the base or charger . The default setting is ‘On’. 1 Press to access the main menu.
Alarm Y our phone allows you to set an alarm. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Time & Alarm . Press . 3 Press or to select Set Alarm . Press . 4 Press or to select On . Press . 5 Enter time for the alarm using the number keypad.
Language Y ou can change the language the menu display will use. Choose from English, Spanish, or French. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Display . Press . 3 Press or to select Sel Language . Press . 4 Press or to select English , Español , or Français .
Base ringer type (DECT1080/DECT1080-2 only) There are 10 base ringer options to choose from (6 Melodies and 4 T ones). 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Press or to select Base Settings and press . 3 Press or to select Audio Settings and press . 4 Press or until Ringer Type is displayed and press .
Seven-Digit Dialing Y ou can program your local area code into your handset. If you get a call from within your area code, you'll only see the 7-digit phone number . If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all 10 digits. 1 T o enter an area code, press to access the main menu.
Settings menu T ones Y ou can switch on or off the tones for key touch, confirmation, call waiting, and out-of-range alarm. For example, when the key tone is set to ON, you will hear a tone each time you press a keypad button. 1 Press to access the main menu.
5 Press or to display either Tone or Pulse and press to confirm. 6 Press to exit and return to standby . T one Dialing Switch-Over If you have set your phone to use Pulse dialing, you can switch temporarily to T one dialing for the duration of a call: 1 Press .
If the base already has the maximum number of handsets (6) registered to it you will need to de- register one of the existing handsets before you can register the new handset. See section for de-registering handsets. On the handset you want to register: Enter the base PIN code.
Base PIN code Y ou need to enter the base PIN code when you are registering handsets. For security reasons you may wish to change the PIN code. Y ou can choose a PIN code up to 4 digits long. If you reset the base from the handset, base PIN code will be 0000.
Resetting your phone If you reset your phone, both the base and handset will return to their default settings. The time, date, handset name, and phonebook will not return to default.
Default settings Handset and base Ringer V olume Level 3 Ringer T ype External T one 1 Internal T one 2 Paging T one 3 Alarm T one 3 Appointment T one 3 T one Key Pattern 1 Confirmation On W arning On.
[32] Network services TO USE CALLER ID OR ANY OTHER SER VICES DET AILED IN THIS SECTION, YOU MUST FIRST CONT ACT YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE COMP ANY AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE RELEV ANT SERVICE.
View the calls log 1 Press . The latest calls log entry is displayed (or Call List Empty if there are no entries). 2 Press or to scroll through the calls log. 3 Press or to continue viewing other calls log entries. Or Press to exit and return to standby .
[34] Delete Calls log entry(ies) 1 Press . The latest calls log entry is displayed. 2 Press or to scroll to the entry you want. If you delete all calls log, skip this step. 3 Press . Select Delete Entry or Delete List . Press to select Yes or No then press to confirm.
Using extra handsets If you purchased a multi-pack all your handsets come pre-registered to the base. Y ou can use a total of 6 handsets with your base. Y our handset can only be used with one base at any time during a call. T o register a handset to your base, see page 27.
T o exit room monitor , press . This feature only works when both handsets are within the range of the base. If either handset is out of range, the function will stop. Call another handset (internal or intercom call) 1 Press . The symbol is displayed and you will hear the internal call dialing tone.
Conference call Y ou can hold a 3-way conversation (conference call) between your handset, an external caller and another internal handset user . During an external call: 1 Press . The external caller is put ‘on-hold’. 2 Press or to select name, number or the handset you want to have a conference call with and press or key .
The T elephone Answering Machine (DECT1080/DECT1080-2 only) The T elephone Answering Machine will of fer up to 14 minutes of digital recording for incoming or outgoing messages and memo messages. Y ou can set up your answering machine using any handset and record a personal OGM (Out Going Message).
[39] Y ou can now choose from the AM settings menu as follows. Answer On/Off T o set the Answering Machine On or Off, use or to select Answer On/Off . Press . Select the desired On or Off option and press . Play/Delete/Record OGM Y ou may record and edit 2 personal OGMs (Out Going Messages).
[40] Ring Delay Y ou can set the answering machine to pick up a call after 10sec, 20sec, 30sec or T oll Saver. For T oll Saver, the call is answered after 10sec if there are new messages and 30sec if there are no new messages. T o set the ring time, use or to select Ring Delay .
[41] Using the Base Answering Machine When the answering machine is off, the LED display at the base will be blank. The LED display is a message counter when the answering machine is on. When there are new messages, the number of new messages will be displayed and will be blinking.
[42] Remote Access Away from Home Y ou can access your answering machine from any remote touch tone phone on an outside line. Y ou must set a 4 digit remote PIN in the handset to enable remote access (see page 41). T o use Remote Access; Call in to your answering machine.
[43] Simple solutions The most common problems often have the simplest solutions. We hope that you will not experience any problems with your product, but in the event that you do, this section hopes to help you overcome any problems quickly and with minimum effort.
[44] Handset is not charging properly • Check that the charge light is on and that the handset is sitting correctly in the base or charger . Clean the charging contacts with a dry cloth.
[45] General information This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. Specifications Notes: • Use only the supplied AD-1012 and AD-0005 AC adapters.
[46] Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet. Exterior 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.
[47] 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 fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
[48] The FCC W ants Y ou T o Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
[49] NOTICE: According to telephone company reports, AC electrical surges, typically resulting from lightning strikes, are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources. T o minimize damage from these types of surges, a surge arrestor is recommended.
[50] Cordless T elephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways.
[51] 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 W ARRANTY : Uniden .
[52] PERFORMANCE OF W ARRANTY : 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 and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton.
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[54] At Uniden, we'll take care of you! Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this product to the place of purchase. Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www .
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