Uniden DCT5260 User manual

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Contents
WELCOME/FEATURES 3
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6
DISPLAY AND ICONS 8
ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY 9
GETTING STARTED 10
Read this First 10
Checking the Package Contents 11
Setting up the Phone 12
DCT5260 Flow Chart 16
About the Menu 18
Setting up the Menu 20
BASICS 26
Making and Receiving Calls 26
Placing a Call on Hold 27
Redialing a Call 28
Ringer Mute (temporarily) 29
Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 29
Mute Microphone 29
Tone Dialing Switch-over 30
Traveling Out-of-Range 30
Clarity Booster 30
Find Handset 31
Flash and Call Waiting 31
Using One Touch Voice Mail Access 32
PHONEBOOK 33
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 33
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 35
Viewing the Phonebook 37
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 38
Speed Dialing 38
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name,
Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 39
Chain Dialing 40
CALLER ID 41
Viewing the Caller ID List 42
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 43
Using the Caller ID Message List 44
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 45
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 46
Setting up an Extra Handset 46
Register the Handset 47
Using the DirectLink Mode 48
3-Way Conferencing 49
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 49
Replacing the Base 50
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 51
Changing the Digital Security Code 51
Installing the Beltclip 51
Headset Installation 51
Note on Power Sources 52
Maintenance 52
General Information 53
TROUBLESHOOTING 54
Liquid Damage 56
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 57
I.C. NOTICE 59
INDEX 60
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Welcome
Features
Congratulations 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 conference call (2 handsets
and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. You can
now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC
power is available to connect the handset chargers.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or
product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.
Note: Energy Star® applies to DCT5260 only.
• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
• 8 Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands Free Speakerphone in the Handset
• Call Waiting Deluxe
• Caller ID/Caller ID On Call Waiting
• 100 Dynamic Memory Location (Phonebook & Caller ID)
• Trilingual Function Menus (English-French-Spanish)
• Intercom/Call Transfer
• 16 Distinctive Ring Options (8 ringer tones and 8 melody ringers)
• Mute Feature
• Flash and Pause
• 88 Channel Auto Scan
• DirectLinkTM Mode
• Voice Mail Access
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
WELCOME/FEATURES [ 3 ]
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WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]
The DCT5260 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just
removing the handset from the cradle so you don’t have to waste time 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 over
approx. 130,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology improves calling range and clarity, and eliminates cross
talk. Because it rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4GHz bandwidth, this cordless phone
helps reduce the possibility of eavesdropping.
DirectLink mode is used when you have 2 or more handsets. You can use your handsets as transceivers.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ]
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES
Remove the cover.
Install the batteries,
observing the correct
+ - polarity.
Replace the cover.
PLUG INTO AC POWER
Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and
then to a 120V AC outlet.
Place the handset in the base.
Note:
You must charge the batteries continuously
for 17-20 hours before using the phone.
Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting
CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE
When the handset batteries are fully charged, plug the
telephone cord into the base unit and then into a
telephone wall jack.
Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network
requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting the Dial
Mode” on page 24.
Step 3 Using the Phone
SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS
Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select “Global
Setup”, then the OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select “CIDCW”,
then the OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select “CW
On/CWDX On”, “CW On/CWDX Off”,
or “CW Off/CWDX Off”, then the OK
soft key.
CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE
Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select “Handset
Setup”, then the OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select
“Language”, then the OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to choose a Language,
then the OK soft key.
SUN 12:00
Handset #1
New: 5
MENU CID RDL PB
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Controls and Functions
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]
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3
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4
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7
8
9
10
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13
12
16
17
14
18
15
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/tKey
11. Speaker Key
12. Soft Keys
13. Volume/▲(up) Key
14. End Key
15. Volume/▼(down) Key
16. #/sKey
17. Intercom/hold Key
18. Handset Microphone
19. Handset Charging Contacts
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]
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21
23
24
25
22
(DCT5260-2 only)
26
28
27
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)
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DISPLAY AND ICONS[ 8 ]
Display and Icons
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off) / day of the week and time
(hh:mm/A/P) / battery icon
Soft keys
(These will not be displayed while the handset is charging in the cradle.)
SUN 12:00
Handset #1
New: 5
MENU CID RDL PB
Example of the standby mode display
ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles
Standby/Talk depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full).
indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this
phone, remove the batteries immediately.
Standby Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is set to Off.
Standby Voice mail soft key is used to access the voice mail (you will need
to program the voice mail number to use this feature).
Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
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ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY [ 9 ]
About Soft Key Function
In the standby mode In the talk mode
Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3). Each soft key corresponds to the
icon displayed above, and each icon will be changed depending on the operation. Press the corresponding soft
key to enter a menu, or select an item. In this manual, we refer to this combination of icons and keys as the
soft key.
For example, you will use the soft keys when you want to:
- Access the main menu
- Set up CIDCW options
- Access Caller ID messages stored
- Store or edit phone numbers
- Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset
- Etc….
Note: The soft keys will not appear while charging the handset.
SUN 12:00
Handset #1
New: 5
MENU CID RDL PB
Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3
Talk 999:59
1234567890
MUTE MENU CWDX
Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3
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 tone is not present.
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
“Talk”appears on the display.
Terminology
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GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]
Read this First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
About the digital security code
This cordless telephone uses a digital
security code to prevent unauthorized
access to your base unit. This security
code prevents other cordless handsets
from making calls through your base
unit. If you want to change the
security code, see page 51.
Step 1 (page 11)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 12)
Next, choose the best location 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. You can set, for example:
clock, CIDCW setting, area code, and Autotalk
from the menu.
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Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.
•Base unit (1)
•Handset [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)*]
•AC adapter [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)]
•Rechargeable 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.
GETTING STARTED
Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
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GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]
Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset D. Choose the dialing mode
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations”on
page 58. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
Avoid excessive
moisture, extremely
low temperatures,
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone line, be
sure that installing the
system does not disable
your alarm equipment.
If you have questions
about what will disable
alarm equipment, contact
your telephone company
or a qualified installer.
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GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset
Charge the batteries for at least 17-20 hours before
plugging the phone line into your base unit.
1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until 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 “AA”Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of
batteries, the display will show “Use rechargeable
battery only”.
•Use only “AA”
rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries. Do Not use
Alkaline, Lithium, or
non-rechargeable
batteries. To insure
maximum performance
and safety, use
replacement batteries
specifically matched
for this phone, contact
www.uniden.com.
Using incorrect
batteries could damage
or limit the
performance and could
cause bodily injury.
•Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the cradle after
each phone call.
Battery use time (per charge)
Fully charged (17-20 hours charge time)
•Up to 7 hours continuous use
•Up to 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode
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Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to
clean the charging contacts on both the handset
and the base unit once a month. Use a dry
cloth or pencil eraser to clean. If the contacts
become very dirty, using water only, dampen a
cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make
sure to go back over the charging contacts with
a dry cloth before returning the handset to the
base to charge. contacts
Low battery alert
When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to
eliminate functions in order to save power.
The batteries need to be charged when:
- The battery icon appears.
- “Low Battery”appears in the display.
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.
Low Battery
C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place
the handset in the base unit as shown on
page 15.
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GETTING STARTED [ 15 ]
•Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter.
Do not use any other AC adapter.
•Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
•Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you
can unplug the AC adapter easily.
•While charging, all handset keys will be disabled.
3) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does
not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is
plugged in and that the handset makes good contact
with the base charging contacts.
Place the power cord
so that it does not
create a trip hazard
or where it could
become chafed and
create a fire or
electrical hazard.
•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 the
TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.
If your telephone outlet isn't
modular type, contact your
telephone company for assistance. Modular
D. Choose the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.
However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default
setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the dial mode. To set the
dial mode, see “Setting the Dial Mode”on page 24.
•If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call.
If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing.
•If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain
situations during a call, you may “switch-over”to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over”on page 30.)
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DCT5260 Flow Chart
Caller ID
Redial History
Phonebook
B CK B CK OK
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Handset #1
New: 5
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DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
Global Setup
OKB CK
To enter
DirectLink mode
press [ENTER]
B CK B CK ENTER
OKB CK
Ringer Tones
Distinct. Ring
uto Talk
nykey nswer
Language
Contrast
Banner
<H NDSET SETUP>
Edit Voice Mail
Ringer Volume
SUN 12:00
Handset #1
DirectLink Mode
C NCEL DirectLink
SUN 12:00
Handset #1
DirectLink Mode
C NCEL DirectLink
DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
Global Setup
OKB CK
• From the standby mode
▲
or
▼
▲
or
▼
Setup the menu:
•See page 41 for Caller ID.
•See page 28 for Redial.
•See page 33 for Phonebook.
Access the voice mail
dial (see page 32).
Go to DirectLink operation
(see pages 21, 48).
Select a menu,
then press the
OK soft key.
CID
RDL
PB
M
E
N
U
▼▼
Setup the menu
(see pages 21-23).
OK soft key
OK soft key OK soft key
ENTER soft key
DirectLink soft key
Normal standby mode
CANCEL soft key, then OK.
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GETTING STARTED
DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
Global Setup
OKB CK
Handset Setup
Global Setup
System Reset
OKB CK
Talk 999:59
1234567890
MUTE MENU CWDX
▼ ▼
OKB CK
rea Code
Dial Mode
<GLOB L SETUP>
Day & Time
CIDCW
▲
or
▼
Setup the menu
(see page 24).
OK soft key
<SYSTEM RESET>
Deregister HS
Replacing Base
B CK B CK OK
▲
or
▼
Setup the menu
(see page 25).
OK soft key
OK soft key
OK soft key
• From the Talk mode
•Press the MUTE soft key to mute a call
(see page 29).
•Press the MENU soft key, then select:
-“Booster On”to improve the sound
quality (see page 30).
-“Caller ID”to view Caller ID list
(see page 42).
-“Phonebook”to view phonebook
locations (see page 37).
-“Redial History”to view the last
three number dialed (see page 28).
•Press the CWDX soft key to access the Call
Waiting Deluxe Features (see page 45).
The CWDX soft key appears only when the
Caller ID setup is set to “CW On/CWDX On”.
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Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 4 main menus
(DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset) and
submenus respectively.
Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu
DirectLink Mode
Select this menu to enter the handset into Directlink mode. If you have 2 or more
handsets, a pair of handsets work as transceivers. Use them at sporting events to stay
in contact with family and friends, or at a shopping mall. To use this feature, you must
set the two handsets to the DirectLink mode first (see page 21).
About the Menu
Handset Setup
All settings must be set separately for each handset in the Handset Setup menu.
This menu only applies when you have 2 or more handsets.
Submenu name Description
Edit Voice Mail Program or delete the voice mail access number (see page 21).
Ringer Volume Adjust the ringer volume (see page 21).
Ringer Tones Adjusting the ringer tone (see page 22).
Distinct. Ring Set the distinctive ring (see page 22). “Distinctive Ringer”allows you to
(Distinctive ring) preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call
is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of
the memory locations, the distinctive ring that has been stored for that
particular Caller will sound.
If you have set multiple memory locations with distinctive rings,
switching the setting to “Distinctive Off”will result in no distinctive ringing.
All incoming calls will have a normal ring tone. Switching to “Distinctive On”
will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.
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