Uniden DCT5260 English Owners Manual

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    w w w. u n i d e n . c o m
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    Read this First Checking the Package Contents Setting up the Phone DCT5260 Flow Chart About the Menu 10 11 12 16 Handset 31 Maintenance 52 Flash and Call Waiting Using One Touch Voice Mail Access 31 32 General Information TROUBLESHOOTING 53 54 PHONEBOOK 33 Liquid Damage 56 Storing Phone
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    on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5260 series Multi Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 8 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way
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    pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle. To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the DCT5260 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of
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    key. Press volume/ L or M to select "Language", then the OK soft key. Press volume/ L or M to choose a Language, then the OK soft key. Place the handset in the base. Note: You must charge the batteries continuously for 17-20 hours before using the phone. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ]
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    12 13 9 14 15 5 16 10 17 11 18 19 [ 6 ] CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Hands Free Speaker 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. Voice Mail LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display 9. Talk/flash Key 10. /tone/t Key 11. Speaker Key 12. Soft
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    20 21 22 23 (DCT5260-2 only) 28 26 27 24 25 20. Base Antenna 21. Charge LED 22. Find handset Key 23. Base Charging Contacts 24. Telephone Line Jack 25. DC Power Input 26. Charging Contacts (DCT5260-2 only) 27. Charge LED (DCT5260-2 only) 28. DC Power Input (DCT5260-2 only) CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [
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    while the handset is charging in the cradle.) ICON STATUS Standby/Talk DESCRIPTION Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full). indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this phone, remove the
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    Note: The soft keys will not appear while charging the handset. Terminology Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation. Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. A dial
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    to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 13 to 15) Then, insert the batteries into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the batteries for 17-20 hours before plugging into the phone line and using the phone. Then set the dial mode. Step 4 (page 16 to 25) Finally, set the menu
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    batteries [DCT5260 (2) / DCT5260-2 (4)] • Telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [DCT5260-2 only] Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Material * For operations and restrictions on using multi handsets, read "Expanding Your Phone" on page 46. Uniden
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    a qualified installer. Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Install the AA batteries into the handset C. Connect the base unit D. Choose Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
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    it comes off. 2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing correct + - polarity. 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing up. The DCT5260 series will only work with
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    : - The battery icon appears. - "Low Battery" appears in the display. Low Battery If the phone is in the standby mode, none of keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle. Cleaning the battery charging contacts
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    can unplug the AC adapter easily. • While charging, all handset keys will be disabled. • After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. 4) Once the handset batteries are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to
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    DCT5260 Flow Chart • From the standby mode L Caller ID CID SUN 12:00A or M R e d i a l H i s t o r y RDL Handset #1 G S T A R T E D M E DirectLink Mode M DirectLink Mode M N Handset Setup Handset Setup U Global Setup Global Setup BACK OK BACK OK OK soft key OK soft key To
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    OK OK soft key L or M Day & Time CIDCW Area Code Dial Mode BACK OK OK soft key Setup the menu (see page 24). M Handset Setup Global Setup System Reset BACK OK OK soft key L or M Deregister HS Replacing Base BACK BACK OK OK soft key Setup the
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    to the DirectLink mode first (see page 21). This menu only applies when you have 2 or more handsets. Handset Setup All settings must be set separately for each handset in the Handset Setup menu. Submenu name Edit Voice Mail Ringer Volume Ringer Tones Distinct. Ring (Distinctive ring) Description
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    without pressing talk/flash or speaker. When the AutoTalk is set to On, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 22). Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker. When the Anykey Answer is On, you can answer a call
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    model (DCT5260/DCT5280/DCT5285 series) (see page 25). Setting up the Menu Entering the Menu 1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode. 2) Use volume/ L or M to move the pointer to a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Handset soft key. For detailed instructions, see the following sections
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    DirectLink mode press [ENTER] BACK BACK ENTER soft key, then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle. Handset Setup Programming your Voice Mail Access Number 1) Enter the "Handset Setup" menu, then the "Edit Voice Mail" submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 20). 2) Enter
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    or "Off". 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Distinctive On Off BACK BACK Ring OK Setting the AutoTalk 1) Enter the "Handset Setup" menu, then the "Auto Talk" submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 20). 2) Press volume/ L or M to change the selection, "On" or "Off
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    the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Contrast - + BACK BACK OK If you don't enter a banner, the phone will use the handset ID for the banner (for example: Handset #1). If you press volume/L in the highest contrast level or volume/M in the lowest contrast level, you will hear
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    • When a Global setting is changed from one handset, this affects all registered handsets. • For setting the Day and Time, the idle time-out is extended to 2 minutes. Global Setup Setting Day and Time 1) Enter the "Global Setup" menu,
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    . 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Which Handset? Handset #1 Handset #2 BACK BACK OK When de-registration is complete, "Deregistration Complete" appears. 4) After de-registering the handset, move to "Replacing the Base Setting" below. Are you sure to deregister
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    for the dial tone. 3) Dial the number. OR Dial the number, then press speaker. To hang up Press the end key, or return the handset to the cradle (AutoStandby). To enter a pause When you dial the number in the standby mode, press the PAUSE soft key. within the "P" appears in the display
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    will be put on hold. 2) To talk to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on a handset. The phone will return back to the call. Hold,to transfer Handset #2 Handset #3 BACK BACK OK Line On Hold Handset #1 New: 1 MENU CID RDL PB • You can hold a call for 5 minutes, when 5 minutes has passed
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    returns to the standby mode. • If you press the end key, the operation is canceled. [ 28 ] B A S I C S Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. Redialing from Standby Mode 8007303456 1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in the standby mode. BACK DELETE
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    temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the cradle and the phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call. Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume You can select different volume levels
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    the talk time duration will be up to 5 hours with fully charged batteries. [ 30 ] B A S I C S Tone Dialing Switch- handset within the range limits of the base, and press talk/flash or speaker within 30 seconds. Clarity Booster If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually
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    you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, then you will hear the new caller. To return to the original caller, press talk/flash again. • If the handset batteries are completely drained
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    Stored Press [MENU] to store number" appears and you will hear a beep. The phone returns to the standby mode. Voice Mail Access The voice mail LED on the handset is designed to work with your voice mail service provided by your local telephone company. The LED flashes when you have new incoming
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    ) (during a call or when the line is in use). • If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode (or back to the call). Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key
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    OK 5) Press the OK soft key to store the name, "Store/Edit No." appears. Store/Edit No. 8007303456 6) Press the number keypad to enter the phone number (up DELETE PAUSE OK to 20 digits), press the OK soft key to store the number. 7) "Distinctive Ring" appears. Press volume/ L or M to move
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    Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number
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    delete all characters, press and hold the DELETE soft key. For example, to enter Movies: 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, recall the "Phonebook" menu by following steps 1-2 in "Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial" on page 33. 2) Press the STORE soft key, "Store
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    names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key (or the MENU soft key during a call). 2) Press volume/ L or M to move the pointer to "
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    the DIAL soft key. The number in the displayed phonebook location is dialed. 4) To hang up press the end key. Speed Dialing If you store a phone number in a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 - SPD0), you can use the speed dialing feature. When the
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    When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press the EDIT soft key. "Store/Edit Name" appears. 2) Follow the steps 4 to 8 under "Storing Phone Store/Edit Name Movies Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial" on page 34 to complete the editing operation. BACK DELETE OK 3) Press
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    Chain Dialing The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a is a bank account number. Store a special number in the phonebook location (refer to "Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial" on page 33). Once you have called your bank
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    or when the line is in use). -Charge the handset. • If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode (or back to via a telephone company that does not offer Caller ID service, the caller´s phone number and name does not appear. (This includes some international
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    of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) in total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby mode. 1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in the standby mode (or the MENU soft key during a call). 2) Press volume
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    will hear a confirmation tone. Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, the information cannot be retrieved. Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key. 2) Press volume/ L or M to move the pointer to "Caller ID", then press the
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    make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX). • When a long distance call has been set, "1" appears in the display. • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored. • If the Caller ID
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    CALLER ID Call Waiting Deluxe Features Your phone gives you new options for call waiting. At the touch of a button, you can place the caller on hold, send them to your voice mail service, or conference them into your current call. You may be required to subscribe to Call Waiting and Call Waiting
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    DCX520, register it to the DCT5260 series base. • Save this manual for detailed operation. • All of the handsets ring when a call is received. Expanding Your Phone Your phone supports up to 8 handsets (including the handset(s) supplied with your phone). You can now place a fully featured cordless
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    EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 3) Install the new batteries supplied with your phone. Check for correct polarity (see page 13). "Please Register" appears in the display. 4) Replace the battery cover by sliding it upward. 5) Place the handset in the charging cradle, and allow it to charge for 17-20 hours.
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    21 • During DirectLink mode, batteries use time when fully charged is as follows: - Up to 7 hours continuous use. - Up to 24 hours in the standby mode. • Placing the handset in the cradle causes the handset to exit the DirectLink mode. DirectLink call 1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby
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    Conferencing The phone permits 3-way conversations between 2 handsets, and an outside line. 1) During a call, press talk/flash on another handset to initiate the 3-way conversation. 2) To remove either caller from your conversation, press the end key on either handset. The other handset will still
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    soft key. If you set the AutoTalk On, pick up the handset from the cradle. If Anykey Answer is On, press any number key, /tone/t, model (DCT5260, DCT5280, or DCT5285 series), you need to clear the handset(s) and base ID. To do this, perform the "System Reset" menu options ("De-register the Handset
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    the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone the holes. Headset Installation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert
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    electrical shock, only use the Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product, and "AA" rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Power Failure During the period the finish. When the charging contacts become very dirty on both the handset and base unit Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean
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    amount of time the handset is off the cradle. Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the cradle after each phone call. When the operating time becomes short, even after the batteries are recharged, please replace the batteries. A replacement Uniden adapter may be purchase
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    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won't illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base (or the charger (for DCT5260-2 only)) and
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    company to verify your Caller ID service is current. Voice Message Indication does not work. • Contact your local telephone company to make sure that your telephone receives FSK message signaling. You cannot register the handset at the base. • Charge the batteries for 17-20 hours. • Remove the
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    (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base). Action handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service
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    Nickel-Metal-Hydride Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Uniden works to
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    disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected. Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking
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    I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration
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    -register the handset 25 Dialing mode 15, 24 Digital security code 10, 51 Distinctive ringer 22 E, F, G, H Earpiece volume 29 Expanding your phone 46 General information 53 Hands-free conversation 26 Headset installation 51 I, J, K, L I.C. Notice 59 Important safety instructions ........57
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    with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1-800-297-1023 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters. Thank
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