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Uniden DCT738 English Owners Manual - Page 7

Product Overview, Main Phone Features, Answering System Features - 2 answering system

UPC - 050633320648

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Product Overview Main Phone Features • 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System expands up to 4 Handsets • Integrated Digital Answering System • Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe • 100 shared Phonebook Entries/Caller ID Numbers • DirectLink™ Two-Way Communication • Room/Baby Monitoring • Speakerphones on Base & Handset Answering System Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time • Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages • English, Spanish, or French Voice Prompts for Menu Setup • Day and Time Announcement • 20 Ringer Options (10 Tones/10 Melodies) • Personalized Ring by Party • 10 Speed Dial Numbers • Last 3 Number Redial • Copy Phonebook Entries to Another Handset • English, Spanish and French Menu Displays • Call Transfer • Conferencing • Intercom • Remote Message Retrieval • Toll Saver • Conversation Recording • Voice Memo • Message Alert • Records Up to 59 messages

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Welcome	5
Accessibility	5
Terminology Used in this Manual	6
Product Overview	7
Main Phone Features	7
Answering System Features	7
Parts of the Handset	8
Parts of the Answering System Base	9
Using the Interface	10
Reading the Display	10
The Standby Screen	11
Using the Four-way Function Key	11
Using the Handset Menus	11
Entering Text from Your Handset	12
Installing the Phone	13
Choosing the Best Location	13
Wall Mounting the Base	13
Installing the Battery	14
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset	15
Connecting to the Phone Line	15
Testing the Connection	15
Changing the Dial Mode	16
Basic Setup	17
Selecting a Language	17
Setting the Day and Time	17
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe	18
Activating Personal Ring	18
Activating the Key Touch Tone	18
Adding Accessory Handsets	19
Compatible Handsets	19
Charging Accessory Handsets	20
Registering Accessory Handsets	20
Registering DCX730 or DCX750 Handsets	21
Registering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets	21
Resetting Handsets	21
Setting Up the Phonebook	22
Creating Phonebook Entries	22
Finding a Phonebook Entry	24
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry	24
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook	24
Deleting Phonebook Entries	25
Deleting all the phonebook entries at once	25
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset	25
Customizing Your Phone	26
Changing the Handset Banner	26
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)	27
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only)	28
Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only)	28
Using Your Phone	29
Making a Call from the Phonebook	30
Chain dialing from the Phonebook	30
Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial	30
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call	30
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting	31
Using the Caller ID List	31
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record	31
Deleting Caller ID Numbers	32
Using Call Waiting	32
Using Call Waiting Deluxe	32
Redialing a Number	33
Deleting a Redial Record	33
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume	33
Adjusting the Ringer Volume	33
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume	33
Adjusting the Speaker Volume	34
Adjusting the Audio Tone	34
Using the Clarity Boost Feature	34
Finding a Lost Handset	34
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer	35
Placing a Call on Hold	35
Conferencing	35
Transferring a Call	36
Answering a Transferred Call	36
Using Special Features	37
Do Not Disturb (All Calls)	37
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)	37
Muting the Microphone	37
Privacy Mode	38
Seven-Digit Dialing	38
Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature	39
Making a DirectLink™ Call	39
Exiting DirectLink™ Communication	39
Using the Intercom	40
Making an Intercom Page	40
Answering an Intercom Page	40
Room/Baby Monitor	41
Tone Dialing Switch Over	42
Setting Up the Answering System	43
Features	43
Voice Prompts	43
Using the Answering System Interface	44
Base operation	44
Handset operation	44
Selecting the Language	44
Setting the Number of Rings	45
Setting the Day & Time	46
Recording a Personal Greeting	47
Selecting a Greeting	47
Deleting Your Personal Greeting	48
Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)	48
Activating the Message Alert	49
Activating Call Screening	49
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)	50
Using the Answering System	51
Turning Your Answering System On and Off	51
Reviewing Messages	51
Screening Calls	52
Recording a Conversation	53
Recording a Voice Memo	54
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone	54
Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home	54
Maintenance	56
Specifications	56
Power Failures	56
Battery Life	56
Low Battery Alert	57
Battery Replacement and Handling	57
Change the Batteries Annually	57
Clean the Battery Contacts	58
Troubleshooting	58
Resetting the Handset	58
Resetting the Handset Without the Base	59
Changing the Digital Security Code	59
Traveling Out of Range	60
Common Issues	60
Liquid Damage	62
Precautions!	64
Warning!	64
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning	64
Warning!	64
Important Safety Instructions	64
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	64
The FCC Wants You To Know	65
Radio Interference	66
Cordless Telephone Privacy	66
I.C. Notice	66
Terminal Equipment	66
One Year Limited Warranty	67
Index	68
Remote Operation Card	73