Uniden DECT4096RE English Owners Manual
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- Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 1
DECT4096 Series User's Guide What's in the box? DECT4096 two-line base with dual answering Corded system handset Telephone cord with two line support Coiled cord Base AC adapter (PS-0034) DESK Desk stand/wall mount bracket WALL DCX400 accessory handset and charger Battery cover Belt clip - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 2
Menu 17 Special Feature Menus 18 Using Your Phone 19 Working with Two Lines 19 Using the Speakerphone 21 Changing the Volume 21 Using the Caller ID and Redial Lists...... 22 Using Seven-Digit Dialing 23 Using Call Waiting 24 Finding a Lost Handset 24 Using an Optional Headset 24 Using the - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 3
the notches marked Wall at the bottom of the base. 3. Press in on the latch and slip it into the notch. WALL DESK WWAALLLL To remove the stand Press in on the latches and slide them out of the notch. Connect the corded handset Use the coiled cord to connect the corded handset to the connector - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 4
power and telephone cords 1. Connect the base AC adapter to the AC IN 7.8V jack and route the cord as shown: For desktop use For wall mount use WALL DESK DDEESSKK WALL DESK DESK WWAALLLL WALL 2. Connect the included two-line telephone cord to the Tel Line 1/2 jack. If your phone company - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 5
Test the Connection Pick up the corded handset from the (To telephone jack for second line.) base. The phone should pick up line 1 automatically and change the display to show Talk , and you should hear a dial tone. When you get a dial tone, make a test call. If... Try... the display says - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 6
tone dialing. When the call ends, the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode. 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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 7
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 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 44). - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 8
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. Handset clip Hook switch Display PHONEBOOK/LEFT PLAY/STOP UP CALLER ID/ RIGHT DOWN Soft keys DELETE 12-key dial pad SPEAKER DO NOT INTERCOM/ DISTURB HOLD - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 9
Conference - During a call: conference two lines together. Intercom/ hold - In standby: page a handset using the intercom. - During a call: put the call on hold and start a call transfer. Speaker () - In standby: start a speakerphone call (get a dial tone). - During a normal call: switch to the - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 10
) Redial/ pause What it does - In standby: turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off (see page 32). - In standby: open the redial list. - While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause. Parts of the Handset Message waiting LED, visual ringer Earpiece Soft keys TALK/FLASH PHONEBOOK/ LEFT - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 11
( ) - During text entry: move the cursor to the left. Talk/flash - In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone). - During a call: switch to a waiting call. Soft keys - The soft keys automatically change their function based on what you are doing. See "Using the Soft Keys" on page 12. - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 12
the base Status icon areas Day & time SUN 12:00A Date 12/31/08 New CID: 4 Caller ID count Current LINE1 MENU functions for: Soft key 1 Soft key 2 On the handset Answering system status for: Line 1 1 2 Line 2 LINE2 Soft key 3 Status icons SUN 12:00A Day and Handset Handset #1 time banner - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 13
"Using the Alarm Feature" on page 32.) T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you use a T-coil hearing aid?" on page 43.) The battery is 1) fully charged, 2) half charged, 3) getting low, or 4) empty. The signal from the base is 1) very weak, 2) low, 3) strong, or 4) very strong. Answering system status icons - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 14
automatically change their function depending on what you're currently doing: Soft keys with the phone in standby On the base On the handset SUN 12:00A 12/31/08 New CID: 4 1 2 LINE1 MENU LINE2 SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New CID: 2 LINE1 MENU LINE2 Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3 Soft key Soft key - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 15
this happens, you can press either key. When this manual refers to a soft key, it uses the soft key's table below lists some soft key descriptions that the phone uses across several menus or operations. These are the highlighted item. Use line 1 for the current operation. Use line 2 for the current - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 16
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 letters you want to erase and press the Delete soft key. (On the base, you can also press Delete.) Erase the entire entry Press and hold Delete - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 17
. To close the menu: on the handset, press END; on the base, press MUTE/EXIT. Select the current item. If you don't press any keys for thirty seconds, the phone times out and exits the menu. (When setting the day and time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.) Open the menu Press Menu - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 18
menu is called Handset Setup. On the base, this menu is called Base Setup. Each of these options can be set separately for each station. (A station can be any cordless handset or the base.) Menu option: T-coil Alarm Setting Primary Line Ringer Tones Personal Ring Autotalk Any Key Answer Use it - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 19
to use the handset's alarm feature; setting the clock will also ensure the answering system stamps your messages with the correct time and day. You can set the clock from the base or any cordless handset. 1. Open the menu and select Clock Setup. 2. Use the numbers on the twelve-key dial pad to enter - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 20
local calls (see "Using Seven-digit Dialing" on page 23). Dial Mode Change the way your phone communicates with the telephone network (see "Changing from Tone to Pulse Dialing" on page 4). Set Line Mode Do not change this setting unless instructed to by customer service. (Base only) Reset the - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 21
you want to... From the base From a cordless handset make a call - with the primary line Dial the number, then pick up the corded handset. Dial the number, then press Talk/flash. - by choosing a line Dial the number, then press Line1 or Line2.* answer a call When a call comes in, the soft - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 22
To separate the conference call back into two independent calls, press the soft key for either line. The other line is automatically put on hold, and you can switch between calls normally. To disconnect both callers at the same time, just hang up normally (press End or put the handset back in the - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 23
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 - to use the primary line Press Speaker. Press Speaker. - to choose a line Press Line1 or Line2.* answer a call - on the primary - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 24
want to dial. 2. If the phone number is a toll or long distance call, but there's no 1 at the front of the record, press to add the 1. 3. To dial the entry with the primary line for this station, press Talk/ flash or pick up the corded handset from the base; to manually choose a line, press Line1 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 25
programmed code as a filter. When calls come in, the phone compares the incoming area code to the one programmed for that line. If they match, the phone hides the area code in the CID list. While reviewing the list, press # to toggle the area code off and on. When you dial from the CID list or - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 26
received for the waiting call. To answer a Call Waiting call, press flash on the base or Talk/ flash on a handset. The phone company automatically puts the current call on hold and switches you to the waiting call. Use Flash and Talk/flash to switch between the two calls; remember, each time - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 27
. 2. Select one of the two phone numbers for that entry. 3. To dial the number with the primary line for this station, press Talk/flash or pick up the corded handset from the base; to manually choose a line, press Line1/Line2 to dial the number. Use a speed dial number to open a phonebook entry - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 28
the ring tone you want the handset to use when this person calls. As you highlight each ring tone, the handset sounds a sample of that tone. Speed Dial Select the speed dial number (SPD0 through SPD9) you want to assign to this entry. - The speed dial numbers correspond to the numbers (0 through - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 29
Name 987-555-1234 Edit Number1 123-555-9876 Edit Number2 Clatter Personal ring (handset Speed Dial 4 only) Edit BACK SELECT SAVE Speed Dial 3. Highlight the individual item you want to change and press Select. The phone goes to the edit screen for that item. 4. Edit the item as described - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 30
station. (You must have at least one accessory handset to use this multi-station feature.) Edit this entry. (See "Editing an existing entry" on page 27.) 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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 31
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 ten DCX400 accessory handsets, including any that were supplied with your phone. Your base might be compatible with other Uniden - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 32
all other stations remains connected to the call. If you conference line 1 and line 2 together (see page 20), the base and four cordless handsets can hold a seven-way call with both outside callers at the same time. You can also use the speakerphone for a conference call, just like you can with - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 33
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 make an intercom - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 34
(all other features are disabled): Making and receiving calls with the base corded 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. Only line 1 is available during a power failure - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 35
repeat setting and press Select. Select how often you want the alarm to ring-once only (1 time), every day (Daily), or on a weekly basis (Select Days)-then press OK. 7. If you choose Select Days, the handset prompts you to choose which days of the week the alarm should ring. To choose a day - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 36
you subscribe to a voice mail service, your phone can notify you when you have a new message waiting on either line. When you have new messages, the voice message icon ( ) appears in the display, and the new message light (at the top of the handset) blinks. Resetting the voice message indicator If - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 37
system. Whenever you access the answering system, the phone prompts you to choose a line. After that, any settings or operations will affect only the answering system for that line. For example, deleting all the messages from the answering system from line 1 does not affect any messages on the - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 38
to your messages, press any key on the base.) Ans. Language Change the language of the system's voice prompts. Call Screen Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear callers as they leave messages on the base speaker (see page 38). Ans. On/Off Turn your answering system on or off. (To turn - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 39
operate your answering system To... From the base From a handset (during remote operation) play new messages Press Play/stop then select a line. Press 2. The system announces the number of new and old messages, then plays the first new message followed by the day and time it was received. Then - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 40
2. line, press Line1 or Line2. exit the system Press Play/stop. Press End. 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. To - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 41
two-digit security code (01 to 99). Press Ok 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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 42
Privacy Mode on one of the lines (see page 30). I 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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 43
customer service for more information. I can't transfer calls. - Resetting all the handsets (see page 44). I 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 (see page 30). The phone keeps - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 44
system keeps recording if I answer on an extension. - You may have to change the line mode. Contact customer service for more information. I can't register a handset. - Seeing if there are 10 handsets registered to this base. - Resetting the handset. My alarm rings at the wrong time. - Making - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 45
services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom systems, or broadband Internet service line, try turning on T-coil mode. Open the menu; select Handset Setup, then select T-coil. Using T-coil mode can shorten the handset's talk time; make sure to watch the battery status and keep - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 46
the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone's base Telephone wall jack into the filter. Make a test call to make Telephone sure the noise is gone. cord DSL filter Resetting and Registering Handsets If you are having trouble with a cordless handset or if you want to replace - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 47
Failed Making sure the handset is fully 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. If the handset or base - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 48
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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 49
and return 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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 50
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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 51
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 - Uniden DECT4096RE | English Owners Manual - Page 52
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
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DECT4096 Series User's Guide
What's in the box?
DECT4096 two-line base with
dual answering
system
Base AC
adapter
(PS-0034)
Telephone cord
with two line
support
Coiled
cord
Corded
handset
Desk stand/wall
mount bracket
Charger AC
adapter
(PS-0035)
Belt clip
DCX400
accessory
handset and
charger
If you purchased
model number:
You should
have:
DECT4096
1 of each
DECT4096-2
2 of each
DECT4096-3
3 of each
DECT4096-4
4 of each
DECT4096-5
5 of each
DECT4096-6
6 of each
You will also find:
Rechargeable
battery pack
(BT-1018)
WALL
DESK
Battery
cover