Uniden DECT2088 - DECT 2088 Cordless Phone Base... User manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome.......................................................................4
Accessibility ..............................................................4
Installing the Phone ....................................................5
Choosing the Best Location......................................5
Installing the Battery .................................................6
Charging the Handset...............................................7
Connecting the Base.................................................8
Connecting to the Phone Line...................................9
Testing the Connection ...........................................10
Changing the dial mode ..................................... 11
Installing the Belt Clip ............................................. 11
Expanding Your Phone ...........................................12
Adding accessory handsets ...............................12
Registering accessory handsets ........................12
Using Multiple Bases ..............................................13
Registering the Handset to Another Base..........13
Selecting the Base .............................................14
Wall Mounting the Base..........................................15
Getting to Know Your New Phone ...........................17
Features..................................................................17
Answering system features................................17
Terminology Used in this Manual............................18
Manual Conventions...............................................18
Parts of the Handset...............................................19
Parts of the Base ....................................................20
Using the Interface....................................................21
Reading the Display................................................21
Using the Four-way Function Key...........................22
Using the Menus.....................................................22
Entering Text from Your Phone...............................23
Basic Setup................................................................24
Selecting a Language.............................................24
Activating Personal Ring (Handset only) ................25
Activating the Key Touch Tone................................25
Setting Up the Phonebook........................................26
Creating Phonebook Entries...................................26
Finding a Phonebook Entry.....................................27
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry......................27
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook .................................................28
Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry........................28
Deleting all Phonebook Entries...............................29
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station......29
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Customizing Your Handsets.....................................30
Changing the Handset Banner................................30
Selecting a Ring Tone.............................................30
Activating AutoTalk..................................................31
Activating Any Key Answer .....................................31
Using Your Phone......................................................31
During a Power Failure...........................................31
Making and Receiving Calls....................................32
Making a Call from the Phonebook.........................33
Chain dialing from the phonebook......................33
Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call ........33
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists.......34
Using the Caller ID List ..........................................34
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record ...................34
Seven-digit dialing..............................................35
Deleting Caller ID Numbers....................................35
Using Call Waiting...................................................36
Redialing a Number................................................36
Deleting a Redial Record........................................36
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume .............................................37
Adjusting the Ringer Volume...................................37
Muting the Ringer (One call only) ...........................37
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume...............................37
Adjusting the Speaker Volume................................38
Adjusting the Audio Tone ........................................38
Finding a Lost Handset.............................................39
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer.....................39
Placing a Call on Hold.............................................39
Conferencing...........................................................39
Transferring a Call...................................................40
Answering a transferred call...............................40
Using Special Features.............................................41
Privacy Mode..........................................................41
Using the Intercom..................................................41
Making an intercom page...................................41
Answering an intercom page..............................42
Muting the Microphone ...........................................42
Tone Dialing Switch Over........................................42
Using a Voice Mail Service .....................................43
Resetting the voice message waiting indicator ..43
Installing the Optional Headset...............................43
Setting Up the Answering System...........................44
Recording a Personal Greeting...............................44
Selecting a Greeting ...............................................44
Deleting Your Personal Greeting.............................45
Selecting the Language for Announcements..........45
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Setting the Number of Rings...................................45
Setting the Day & Time...........................................46
Setting the Record Time (or Announce only)..........46
Activating the Message Alert...................................47
Activating the Base Call Screen..............................47
Using the Answering System...................................48
Turning Your Answering System On and Off...........48
Reviewing Messages..............................................49
Screening Calls.......................................................50
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone........................50
Operating the Answering System
While You Are Away from Home.................50
Setting a security code or
Personal Identication Number (PIN).........50
Dialing in to your answering system...................50
Maintenance...............................................................52
Specications..........................................................52
Battery Information..................................................52
Battery life ..........................................................52
Low battery alert ................................................53
Cleaning the charging contacts..........................53
Battery replacement and handling .....................53
Power Failures........................................................53
Troubleshooting ........................................................54
Common Issues......................................................54
Resetting the Handset ............................................56
Resetting the Handset Without the Base................57
Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions....58
Traveling Out of Range...........................................58
Liquid Damage........................................................59
Precautions! ..............................................................60
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride
Battery Warning .........................................60
Important Safety Instructions .................................60
The FCC Wants You To Know ................................61
Radio interference .............................................62
Cordless telephone privacy................................62
I.C. Notice...............................................................62
Terminal equipment............................................62
Radio equipment................................................62
One Year Limited Warranty.......................................63
Index .........................................................................64
Remote Operation Card............................................66
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Welcome
Welcome
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.
As an Energy Star®Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets
the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efciency. Energy Star®is a U.S. registered mark.
Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
Accessibility
Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer
service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden’s products can accommodate persons with
disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line: 1-800-874-9314.
Our customer care hours as well as accessibility information can be found on our website, www.uniden.com, under
the “Accessibility” link. If your call is received outside of our business hours, you can leave us a message and we will
call you back.
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Installing the Phone
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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:
Notes: For maximum range:
Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.
When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.
Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.
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PLACE YOUR BASE
Near anAC outlet and
a telephone wall jack.
• Microwave ovens
• Refrigerators
• TVs
• Other electronics
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperatures
• Fluorescent
lighting
• Personal computers
• Wireless LAN
equipment
• Dust
• Excessive
moisture
• Other cordless
telephones
• Areas with
a lot of
background
noise
• Shock
• Vibration
In a centrally-located
open area.
TRY TO AVOID
• TVs
• Other electronics
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperatures
• Personal computers
• Wireless LAN
equipment
• Dust
• Excessive
moisture
• Areas with
a lot of
background
noise
• Shock
• Vibration
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Installing the Phone
Installing the Battery
Use only the Uniden BT-1008 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
Push the battery pack
connector in firmly. (You
should hear it click into
place.) Gently tug on the
battery wires to make sure
the connection is secure.
Replace the cover over the
battery compartment and
slide it up into place.
Line up the red and black wires
on the battery pack connector
with the sticker in the handset’s
battery compartment.
Press in on the handset
battery case cover.
Use the finger indention
for a better grip and slide
the cover downward to
remove.
Push the battery pack
connector in firmly. (You
should hear it click into
place.) Gently tug on the
battery wires to make sure
the connection is secure.
Replace the cover over the
battery compartment and
slide it up into place.
Line up the red and black wires
on the battery pack connector
with the sticker in the handset’s
battery compartment.
Press in on the handset
battery case cover.
Use the finger indention
for a better grip and slide
the cover downward to
remove.
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Installing the Phone
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Charging the Handset
Use only the Uniden PS-0007 AC adapter supplied with your cordless telephone.
Place the handset in the charging
cradle with the display facing forward.
Connect the AC
adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack and
route the cord
through the molded
wiring channel.
Connect the AC adapter to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall switch.
What if the charge LED doesn’t light up?
Reseat the handset; make sure the
contacts on the bottom of the handset are
lined up with the contacts in the cradle.
Check the AC adapter connection.
Make sure you are not using an outlet
that’s controlled by a wall switch.
Make sure that the charge
LED illuminates when the
handset is seated.
Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line.
Place the handset in the charging
cradle with the display facing forward.
Connect the AC
adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack and
route the cord
through the molded
wiring channel.
Connect the AC adapter to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall switch.
What if the charge LED doesn’t light up?
Reseat the handset; make sure the
contacts on the bottom of the handset are
lined up with the contacts in the cradle.
Check the AC adapter connection.
Make sure you are not using an outlet
that’s controlled by a wall switch.
Make sure that the charge
LED illuminates when the
handset is seated.
Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line.
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Installing the Phone
Connecting the Base
To avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0009 AC adapter with the base.
Route the cord
through the molded
wiring channel.
Connect the handset cord to the
left side of the phone and the base
corded handset.
Connect the AC adapter
to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall switch.
Don’t put any power cord where
it people might trip over it or step
on it. If a power cord becomes
chafed or worn out, it can create
a fire or electrical hazard.
Route the cord
through the molded
wiring channel.
Connect the handset cord to the
left side of the phone and the base
corded handset.
Connect the AC adapter
to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the AC adapter to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall switch.
Don’t put any power cord where
it people might trip over it or step
on it. If a power cord becomes
chafed or worn out, it can create
a fire or electrical hazard.
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Installing the Phone
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Connecting to the Phone Line
Connect the
telephone cord
to a telephone
wall jack.
Connect the
telephone
cord to the
TEL LINE jack.
Route the cord through the
molded wiring channel.
What if CHECK TEL LINE
appears on the base display?
The telephone cord may not be
connected correctly. Check the
telephone cord connection.
Do you have DSL or any high-speed Internet service
delivered through your phone line?
Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall
jack. Without a filter, telephone-line-based Internet
services can interfere with standard phones. Telephone cord
Telephone wall jack
DSL filter
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Installing the Phone
Testing the Connection
Pick up the handset from the charging cradle and press [ /Flash]. You should hear a dial tone, and the display
should show TALK.
What if I can’t hear a dial tone?
Check the telephone cord connection on the base.
What if the display doesn’t show TALK?
Check the battery pack connection in the handset.
Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.
Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the
DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet.
Try resetting the handset (see page 56).
Make a quick test call, and then press [ ] to hang up.
What if there is a lot of static?
Check the sources of interference described in Choosing the
Best Location (see page 5): is the base near any of those?
What if the call doesn’t go through?
Try changing the dialing mode (see the next section).
Note: Make sure you can get a dial tone on any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone.
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Installing the Phone
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Changing the dial mode
Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These
days, most base networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If
your phone company uses pulse dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you don’t get a dial tone
or can’t connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings:
Press [Menu/Select].
Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DIAL MODE
submenu.
Scroll [ ] to highlight PULSE.
Press [Menu/Select]. You will hear a conrmation tone.
If you ever need to change the dial mode back to tone dialing, follow the same procedure, but select TONE in step 2.
NOW YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR PHONE!
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Installing the Belt Clip
Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into the holes on either side of the
handset. Press the belt clip down until it clicks into place. (Tug on the clip to make
sure it’s secure.)
To remove the belt clip, gently pull the tabs out of the holes, then slide the belt clip
off of the handset.
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Installing the Phone
Expanding Your Phone
Adding accessory handsets
Your phone supports a total of six cordless handsets, including any that were supplied with your phone. You can now
place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the charging cradle.
Your phone is compatible with the DCX200 and DCX300 accessory handset.
For instructions on connecting the charging cradle, see page 7.
If you purchase any accessory handsets separately, you must register the handsets to the base before you can
use them. (Accessory handsets that come packaged with a base are already registered to that base.)
Registering accessory handsets
When charged, registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display:
↔
To register a DCX200 or DCX300 accessory handset:
Charge the handset for 15-20 hours.
With the phone in standby, press [Menu/Select] on the base.
Move the cursor to select the REGISTER HANDSET menu, and then press [Menu/Select]. HANDSET
REGISTERING will appear.
On the handset, press and hold [#] until the handset beeps and displays HANDSET REGISTERING.
When the handset has registered to the base, the LCD will display REGISTRATION COMPLETE then show the
handset ID number.
If the display shows REGISTRATION FAILED, repeat the process again.
Note: If a handset has ever been registered to a base, reset the handset before you register it to a new base (see
Resetting the Handset on page 56). Or to use multiple bases, see the next section.
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Installing the Phone
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Using Multiple Bases
The handsets supplied with your phone (or any DCX200 accessory handsets) can be registered to a total of four
different bases. Compatible bases include the DECT2060, DECT2080, DECT2085, DECT2088, and DECT3080
models. Once your handset is registered to more than one base, you can set the handset to search automatically the
available base, or you can select manually which base the handset should connect to (for example, if you have one
base with an answering machine, you can tell the handset to connect that base to check messages).
Registering the Handset to Another Base
Make sure the handset battery is fully charged.
To register a handset to DECT2060, DECT2080 or DECT3080 base:
Disconnect the base AC adapter. Then press and hold [nd hs] or [nd] while you reconnect the adapter.
Keep pressing [nd hs] or [nd] until the charge LED starts to blink.
To register a handset to DECT2085 or DECT2088 base:
With the phone in standby, press [Menu/Select] on the base. Move the cursor to select the REGISTER
HANDSET menu, and then press [Menu/Select]. HANDSET REGISTERING will appear.
On the handset, Press [Menu/Select]. Select the REGISTER BASE menu. HANDSET REGISTERING will
appear in the display.
Wait approximately thirty seconds. “REGISTRATION COMPLETE” will be displayed to indicate the handset has
been registered to the base and a handset ID will be automatically assigned.
If the display shows REGISTRATION FAILED, repeat the process again.
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Installing the Phone
Selecting the Base
When your handset is registered to another base, it will automatically connect to the base. A base ID (that is for the
handset only) will be assigned in the order of registration. You can either select a base you want to use manually, or
set to AUTO. If you set toAUTO, when the handset comes out of range, it searches automatically the available base
in order of base ID.
With the phone in standby, press [Menu/Select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the SELECT
BASE submenu.
Move the cursor to select the base you want to connect to, or choose AUTO to have the handset automatically
select the base.
Press [Menu/Select]. SEARCHING will appear in the display.
When the base is found, the handset will return to standby. If the base is not found, “SEARCHING” continues
to appear. You can repeat the procedure listed above to return back to the original connection or to nd the
different base.
Notes: • You cannot change bases during a call.
• To conrm which bases the handset is registered to, open the SELECT BASE submenu and use [ ] and
[ ] to scroll through the list. Press [ ] to close the list and return to standby.
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Installing the Phone
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Wall Mounting the Base
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
Remove the stand
from the base.
Connect the AC adapter and the
telephone cords as shown on
pages 8 and 9. Remember to route
the AC adapter cord through the
channel on the bottom of the base.
Plug the telephone
cord into the wall
jack. Route the
telephone cord
through the
molded wiring
channel on the
bottom of the
stand as shown.
Snap the stand
into the notches
on the bottom of
the base.
Route the AC adapter cord
through the molded wiring
channel on the bottom of
the stand, and let the cord
hang below the stand.
(To AC outlet)
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Installing the Phone
Place the mounting slots over the
pins on the wall plate.
Slide the base
down to lock it
into place.
Wall plate
On the base unit, pull the handset
retainer out of the slot.
Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees and
flip the retainer from front to back.
Slide it back into the slot.
The retainer holds the corded
handset in place.
(To AC outlet)
Notes: Mounting the phone directly on the wall
Be sure the wall is capable of supporting the weight
of the phone, and use the proper type of anchoring
device for the wall material.
Insert two #10 screws (minimum length of 1 3/8
inches, not supplied) into the wall, 3 15/16 inches
apart.
Leave the screw heads 1/8inch away from the wall to
allow room for mounting the phone.
Align the mounting slots over the screws and slide
the base down into place as shown above.
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Getting to Know Your New Phone
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Getting to Know Your New Phone
Features
1.9GHz DECT6.0 expandable system
Expands up to 6 handsets
Integrated digital answering system
Caller ID/Call Waiting
Corded handset with base keypad
Cordless handset and charging cradle
Advanced phonebook features:
Store 70 phonebook entries on base & each
handset
Alphabetical search
Personalized ring by party (on handset)
Transfer single listing or entire phonebook
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Store 30 Caller ID numbers on base & each handset
Speakerphone on base & handset
7 ringer options on handset (3 tones/4 melodies)
Last 5 number redial
Bilingual menu displays
(for US models: English and Spanish,
for Canadian models: English and French)
Call transfer
Conferencing
Intercom
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Digital tapeless recording
Up to 14 minutes of recording time
Call screening
Personal or pre-recorded outgoing messages
Bilingual voice prompts
(for US models: English and Spanish,
for Canadian models: English and French)
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Day and time announcement
Remote message retrieval
Toll saver
Message alert
Records up to 59 messages
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Answering system features
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Getting to Know Your New Phone
Terminology Used in this Manual
Accessory
Handsets Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another phone line. This base supports a total of six cordless handsets; see page 12 for compatible handsets.
Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
Charging
cradle A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.
CID Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.
CID/CW or
CIDCW Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your telephone provider. With this service, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user.
Global
Settings
Any settings that apply to all registered handsets and the base.
These features are available by selecting “GLOBAL SETUP”in the handset or the base menu. Only one
handset or the base can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not
currently being used. If you have multiple bases, the different bases have each global settings; select the base
before changing the global setting (see Selecting the Base on page 14).
Standby The handset and the base are not in use. (It doesn’t matter whether the handset is in the cradle: the [ /Flash]
or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base hasn’t been pressed or the base corded handset hasn’t been
picked up from the base, and there is no dial tone.)
Station Any registered handset or the base.
Talk A dial tone has been enabled, so you can dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:
Bold text with “[ ]” indicates a key or button on the phone
ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and conrmation messages
lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone
ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charging cradle
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Getting to Know Your New Phone
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Parts of the Handset
Headset
jack cover
Belt clip hole
Speakerphone
speaker and
ringer
Battery
compartment
new message LED
Earpiece
Display (LCD)
[Clear/Int’com] key
(clear/intercom)
[ ] key (up)
[ /Flash] key (talk/flash)
[ ] key (phonebook/left)
[ /tone] key
[Redial/Pause] key
[Menu/Select] key
[ /Mute] key (messages/mute)
[ ] key (caller ID/right)
[ ] key (end call)
[ ] key (down)
[#] key
[ ] key (speaker)
Microphone
Charging contacts
Twelve-key dial pad
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