Uniden DECT1588-2 User manual

UNIDEN
CORDLESS
TELEPHONES
DECT1588 Series

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Table of Contents
Welcome....................................................................... 5
Accessibility .............................................................. 5
Installing the Phone .................................................... 6
Choosing the Best Location ...................................... 6
Installing the Battery ................................................. 7
Charging the Handset ............................................... 8
Connecting the Base................................................. 9
Connecting to the Phone Line................................. 10
Testing the Connection ........................................... 11
Changing the dial mode ..................................... 12
Expanding Your Phone ........................................... 13
Adding accessory handsets ............................... 13
Registering accessory handsets ........................ 13
Using Multiple Bases .............................................. 14
Registering the handset to another base ........... 14
Selecting the base.............................................. 15
Getting to Know Your New Phone ........................... 16
Features.................................................................. 16
Answering system features ................................ 16
Terminology Used in this Manual ............................ 17
Manual Conventions ............................................... 17
Parts of the Handset ............................................... 18
Parts of the Base .................................................... 19
Using the Interface .................................................... 20
Reading the Display................................................ 20
Using the Four-way Function Key........................... 21
Using the Menus ..................................................... 21
Entering Text from Your Phone ............................... 22
Basic Setup................................................................ 23
Selecting a Language ............................................. 23
Setting the Day & Time ........................................... 23
Activating Personal Ring (Handset only) ................ 24
Activating the Key Touch Tone................................ 24
Setting Up the Phonebook........................................ 25
Creating Phonebook Entries ................................... 25
Finding a Phonebook Entry..................................... 26
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry...................... 26
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook ................................................. 27
Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry ........................ 27
Deleting all Phonebook Entries............................... 28
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station...... 28
Customizing Your Handsets..................................... 29
Changing the Handset Banner................................ 29

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Selecting a Ring Tone ............................................. 29
Activating AutoTalk.................................................. 30
Activating Any Key Answer ..................................... 30
Using Your Phone...................................................... 30
During a Power Failure ........................................... 30
Making and Receiving Calls.................................... 31
Making a Call from the Phonebook......................... 32
Chain dialing from the phonebook...................... 32
Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call ........ 32
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists....... 33
Using the Caller ID List .......................................... 33
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record ................... 33
Seven-digit dialing .............................................. 34
Deleting Caller ID Numbers .................................... 34
Using Call Waiting................................................... 35
Redialing a Number ................................................ 35
Deleting a Redial Record ........................................ 35
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume ............................................. 36
Adjusting the Ringer Volume................................... 36
Muting the Ringer (One call only) ........................... 36
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume ............................... 36
Adjusting the Speaker Volume................................ 36
Adjusting the Audio Tone ........................................ 37
Activating T-Coil Mode ............................................ 37
Finding a Lost Handset............................................. 38
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ..................... 38
Placing a Call on Hold............................................. 38
Conferencing........................................................... 38
Transferring a Call................................................... 39
Answering a transferred call............................... 39
Using Special Features............................................. 40
Privacy Mode .......................................................... 40
Using the Intercom.................................................. 40
Making an intercom page ................................... 40
Answering an intercom page.............................. 41
Muting the Microphone ........................................... 41
Tone Dialing Switch Over........................................ 41
Using a Voice Mail Service ..................................... 42
Resetting the voice message waiting indicator .. 42
Setting Up the Answering System ........................... 43
Recording a Personal Greeting............................... 43
Selecting a Greeting........................................... 43
Deleting Your Personal Greeting ........................ 44
Selecting the Language for Announcements .......... 44
Setting the Number of Rings................................... 44
Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) .......... 45
Activating the Message Alert................................... 45

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Activating the Base Call Screen.............................. 45
Using the Answering System ................................... 46
Turning Your Answering System On and Off........... 46
Remote Operation from the Handset ...................... 47
Reviewing Messages .............................................. 48
Screening Calls....................................................... 49
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone........................ 49
Operating the Answering System
While You Are Away from Home................. 49
Setting a security code or
Personal Identication Number (PIN)......... 49
Dialing in to your answering system................... 49
Wall Mounting the Base .......................................... 51
Maintenance............................................................... 53
Specications.......................................................... 53
Battery Information.................................................. 53
Battery life .......................................................... 53
Low battery alert ................................................ 54
Cleaning the charging contacts .......................... 54
Battery replacement and handling ..................... 54
Power Failures ........................................................ 54
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 55
Common Issues ...................................................... 55
Weak or Hard to Hear Audio .................................. 58
Noise or Static on the Line...................................... 58
Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter ....... 59
Resetting the Handset ............................................ 59
Resetting the Handset Without the Base ................ 60
Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions.... 61
Traveling Out of Range........................................... 61
Liquid Damage........................................................ 62
Precautions! .............................................................. 63
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning ... 63
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be
Recycled or Disposed of Properly .............. 63
The FCC Wants You To Know ................................ 64
Important Safety Instructions ................................. 64
Radio interference ............................................. 66
Cordless telephone privacy ................................ 66
I.C. Notice ............................................................... 66
Terminal equipment ............................................ 66
Radio equipment ................................................ 66
Index 67
Remote Operation Card ............................................ 69
One Year Limited Warranty....................................... 71

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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.
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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
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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.
•
•
•
PLACE YOUR BASE
Near an AC 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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7
Installing the Phone
Installing the Battery
Use only the Uniden BT-1015 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.
Line up the red and black wires on
the battery pack connector with the
sticker in the handset’s battery
compartment.
Place the cover over the
battery compartment
and slide it up into
place.
BLACK
RED
Unpack all handsets,
battery packs, and battery
covers. (If the battery cover
is on the handset, press in
on the notch and slide the
cover off.)

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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.
Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line.
Make sure that the charge
LED illuminates when the
handset is seated.
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.
Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line.
Make sure that the charge
LED illuminates when the
handset is seated.

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9
Installing the Phone
Connecting the Base
To avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden PS-0008 AC adapter with the base.
Route the cord
through the molded
wiring channel.
Connect the coiled 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 coiled 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
Telephone
cord
Telephone
wall jack
DSL filter
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 or handset 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.