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D2998 Series User's Guide Corded handset Coiled cord (to connect handset to a disability Accessibility Help Line 800-874-9314 (voice or TTY) * During regular business hours, Central Standard Time. Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com. If You... Phone Number have : 1 of each 2 of each 3 of ...hours. © 2011 Uniden America Corp. Ft. Never use damaged products! Need Help? D2998 base with answering system Base AC adapter (PS-0034) Telephone cord Desk/wall mount stand (may be attached to the base) DCX291 accessory handset and charger You will also...
D2998 Series User's Guide Corded handset Coiled cord (to connect handset to a disability Accessibility Help Line 800-874-9314 (voice or TTY) * During regular business hours, Central Standard Time. Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com. If You... Phone Number have : 1 of each 2 of each 3 of ...hours. © 2011 Uniden America Corp. Ft. Never use damaged products! Need Help? D2998 base with answering system Base AC adapter (PS-0034) Telephone cord Desk/wall mount stand (may be attached to the base) DCX291 accessory handset and charger You will also...
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... the Base Visual Ringer 15 Solving Problems 22 Using the Audio Boost 15 Resetting Stations 24 Silent Mode 15 Registering a Handset 24 Using Multi-Station Features 15 Compliance Information 25 Using Voice Message Notification 17 One-year Limited Warranty 27 Important Safety Instructions...Options (Ans. Check with local codes for example, near water, for possible special disposal instructions. Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the battery cover securely in place. When using a telephone (other than a cordless ...
... the Base Visual Ringer 15 Solving Problems 22 Using the Audio Boost 15 Resetting Stations 24 Silent Mode 15 Registering a Handset 24 Using Multi-Station Features 15 Compliance Information 25 Using Voice Message Notification 17 One-year Limited Warranty 27 Important Safety Instructions...Options (Ans. Check with local codes for example, near water, for possible special disposal instructions. Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the battery cover securely in place. When using a telephone (other than a cordless ...
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... marked Desk. right-side up (it will be on the latches and slide them into the slot. 3 English - 3 Connect the Corded Handset Use the coiled cord to connect the corded handset to back and slide it will be on the left ). 2. Turn the stand so the word Wall is 1. Insert the tabs...
... marked Desk. right-side up (it will be on the latches and slide them into the slot. 3 English - 3 Connect the Corded Handset Use the coiled cord to connect the corded handset to back and slide it will be on the left ). 2. Turn the stand so the word Wall is 1. Insert the tabs...
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... down to lock it into a standard 120 V AC power outlet, and connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. you hang up the corded handset from Tone to tone dialing. Press Select/menu and select Global Setup (see p. 10 for an automated response system), press to temporarily switch to Pulse...
... down to lock it into a standard 120 V AC power outlet, and connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack. you hang up the corded handset from Tone to tone dialing. Press Select/menu and select Global Setup (see p. 10 for an automated response system), press to temporarily switch to Pulse...
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... static, see p. 22 for tips on avoiding interference. English - 5 Place the batter cover and slide it clicks into place. 5. Unpack all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using them. Tug gently on the charger doesn't light up the battery pack connector with the display facing forward...., and battery covers. Test the Connection Pick up .) If there is securely connected. 4. If any handset has the battery cover already attached, press in a charger with the jack inside the handset. (The battery connector will only fit one way.) 3. Use an AC adapter to connect the power...
... static, see p. 22 for tips on avoiding interference. English - 5 Place the batter cover and slide it clicks into place. 5. Unpack all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using them. Tug gently on the charger doesn't light up the battery pack connector with the display facing forward...., and battery covers. Test the Connection Pick up .) If there is securely connected. 4. If any handset has the battery cover already attached, press in a charger with the jack inside the handset. (The battery connector will only fit one way.) 3. Use an AC adapter to connect the power...
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... a message is playing: skip to the previous message. xxReduce the speed of this message. 6 - xxAnytime after that: go to the next message. Visual ringer switch Handset (on top) Hook clip switch Display CID UP DOWN Visual ringer Answering system controls Twelvekey dial pad Speaker INTERCOM/ HOLD Microphone (on bottom) Key (icon...
... a message is playing: skip to the previous message. xxReduce the speed of this message. 6 - xxAnytime after that: go to the next message. Visual ringer switch Handset (on top) Hook clip switch Display CID UP DOWN Visual ringer Answering system controls Twelvekey dial pad Speaker INTERCOM/ HOLD Microphone (on bottom) Key (icon...
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... the intercom. xxIn standby: decrease the ringer volume. Silent ( ) xxIn standby: turn the Silent Mode on the base and the handset. xxIn standby or during a call : adjust the audio tone (see p. 22). xxDuring a phone number entry: insert a two-second pause. xxIn the menu: go back to a ...
... the intercom. xxIn standby: decrease the ringer volume. Silent ( ) xxIn standby: turn the Silent Mode on the base and the handset. xxIn standby or during a call : adjust the audio tone (see p. 22). xxDuring a phone number entry: insert a two-second pause. xxIn the menu: go back to a ...
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English Parts of the Handset If the key name is ringing: ignore this call (mute the ringer). mute/Messages xxDuring a call : hang up. Speaker xxSwitch a normal call to the previous ...
English Parts of the Handset If the key name is ringing: ignore this call (mute the ringer). mute/Messages xxDuring a call : hang up. Speaker xxSwitch a normal call to the previous ...
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... icons Message counter Day and time SUN 12:00 AM Status icons Time 12:00A New CID: 5 Caller ID count Handset #1 Handset New Caller ID CID: 5 banner count Icon What it will not answer the phone or take messages. The ringer is on (see p. 10). The speakerphone ... The volume of the earpiece is on. Icons you . You have a voice message waiting (see only on the base The answering system is on the handset T-coil mode is turned off : the system will not let callers leave a message. The microphone is muted, and the caller can record any new ones...
... icons Message counter Day and time SUN 12:00 AM Status icons Time 12:00A New CID: 5 Caller ID count Handset #1 Handset New Caller ID CID: 5 banner count Icon What it will not answer the phone or take messages. The ringer is on (see p. 10). The speakerphone ... The volume of the earpiece is on. Icons you . You have a voice message waiting (see only on the base The answering system is on the handset T-coil mode is turned off : the system will not let callers leave a message. The microphone is muted, and the caller can record any new ones...
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...option, press SELECT/ MENU. move the cursor. T-coil mode N/A shortens talk time, so keep your phonebook. Ringer Tones Personal Ring Choose this handset N/A uses the assigned tone when the person calls. Yes Turn on the base are pressed. Use Phonebook during a call to back...RegisterHandset menu, press Use UP and DOWN to people in your battery fully charged. With Caller ID, this station's ring tone. Yes 10 - Handset Setup / Base Setup Menu You can assign a special ring tone to FLASH/EXIT. N/A Banner Change the name used on the Text-To-...
...option, press SELECT/ MENU. move the cursor. T-coil mode N/A shortens talk time, so keep your phonebook. Ringer Tones Personal Ring Choose this handset N/A uses the assigned tone when the person calls. Yes Turn on the base are pressed. Use Phonebook during a call to back...RegisterHandset menu, press Use UP and DOWN to people in your battery fully charged. With Caller ID, this station's ring tone. Yes 10 - Handset Setup / Base Setup Menu You can assign a special ring tone to FLASH/EXIT. N/A Banner Change the name used on the Text-To-...
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... on Your Phone Use the 12-key dial pad anytime you want to enter text into your phone (a name in the phonebook, the handset banner, etc.). If two letters in registration mode (see p. 13). Set Line Mode Do not change these settings. Press... VMWI Reset (Base only... Clear/mute on incoming local calls (see p. 24). Day & Time Menu You need to set the clock so messages get the correct time stamp. Register Handset Menu (Base Only) This menu puts the base in a row use the same key, enter the first letter, then use CID to move the cursor...
... on Your Phone Use the 12-key dial pad anytime you want to enter text into your phone (a name in the phonebook, the handset banner, etc.). If two letters in registration mode (see p. 13). Set Line Mode Do not change these settings. Press... VMWI Reset (Base only... Clear/mute on incoming local calls (see p. 24). Day & Time Menu You need to set the clock so messages get the correct time stamp. Register Handset Menu (Base Only) This menu puts the base in a row use the same key, enter the first letter, then use CID to move the cursor...
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... you want to the CID list. last 5 numbers xxIn standby, all the way down turns off the ringer. ##If you are on . Pick up the handset. Talk/end. An asterisk ( * ) marks any calls received remembers the since you turned on hold or press Talk/end. Using Your Phone From the base... how many calls came in the cradle. Using Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID (CID) is ringing. if you dialed on Pick up the handset Press hold , the call on it also announces the name. Contact your telephone provider that shows the phone number (and sometimes the caller's name) of...
... you want to the CID list. last 5 numbers xxIn standby, all the way down turns off the ringer. ##If you are on . Pick up the handset. Talk/end. An asterisk ( * ) marks any calls received remembers the since you turned on hold or press Talk/end. Using Your Phone From the base... how many calls came in the cradle. Using Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID (CID) is ringing. if you dialed on Pick up the handset Press hold , the call on it also announces the name. Contact your telephone provider that shows the phone number (and sometimes the caller's name) of...
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...or Speaker on the base. DOWN to scroll from Z to switch between your current call and the waiting call . Pick up the corded handset on the handset. close the phonebook Phonebook. To... To confirm, select Yes. Talk/end or speaker on the base. Press flash (flash/exit on This.... The phone this station's phonebook. displays the Edit Name screen (see p. 14). Deleting All Numbers in the CID List on a cordless handset) to A. open the CID list. Pick up the corded handset on the handset. edit the current entry Select/menu, then select Edit. want . English - 13
...or Speaker on the base. DOWN to scroll from Z to switch between your current call and the waiting call . Pick up the corded handset on the handset. close the phonebook Phonebook. To... To confirm, select Yes. Talk/end or speaker on the base. Press flash (flash/exit on This.... The phone this station's phonebook. displays the Edit Name screen (see p. 14). Deleting All Numbers in the CID List on a cordless handset) to A. open the CID list. Pick up the corded handset on the handset. edit the current entry Select/menu, then select Edit. want . English - 13
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... phonebook to enter a series of the language for all entries, select Delete All. Press Select/menu and select Create New. Enter a name and number; cordless handsets also prompt you to enter a pause between the numbers, press Redial/pause; To confirm, select Yes. Make your phone can save that code number as...
... phonebook to enter a series of the language for all entries, select Delete All. Press Select/menu and select Create New. Enter a name and number; cordless handsets also prompt you to enter a pause between the numbers, press Redial/pause; To confirm, select Yes. Make your phone can save that code number as...
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...cancel, press Silent again. ##If you need at the same time. Using Conference Calling When an outside call , hang up the corded handset from the base or press Talk/ end on , the phone turns off Silent Mode. English - 15 Slide the switch to receive CID information and... again to the call , press Boost. The Visual Ringer switch is answered before using them. For registration instructions, see p. 24, or the accessory handset manual. It doesn't affect the visual ringers. With the phone in this section, you turn off while Silent Mode is on a cordless...
...cancel, press Silent again. ##If you need at the same time. Using Conference Calling When an outside call , hang up the corded handset from the base or press Talk/ end on , the phone turns off Silent Mode. English - 15 Slide the switch to receive CID information and... again to the call , press Boost. The Visual Ringer switch is answered before using them. For registration instructions, see p. 24, or the accessory handset manual. It doesn't affect the visual ringers. With the phone in this section, you turn off while Silent Mode is on a cordless...
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...Press intercom/hold . 1. Press Flash/exit. Talk/end. English Call Transfer To... Press Clear/intercom. 2. Press Clear/intercom. From the base From a cordless handset transfer a call Press Talk/end. Press Intercom/hold . 1. Press intercom/hold . Press Talk/end. 1. To accept the call . cancel a page answer ...call and answer the outside call comes in during an intercom page, the phone cancels the page so you hang up the corded handset. The phone puts the call in standby, you can make an intercom call between stations without using the phone line. ...
...Press intercom/hold . 1. Press Flash/exit. Talk/end. English Call Transfer To... Press Clear/intercom. 2. Press Clear/intercom. From the base From a cordless handset transfer a call Press Talk/end. Press Intercom/hold . 1. Press intercom/hold . Press Talk/end. 1. To accept the call . cancel a page answer ...call and answer the outside call comes in during an intercom page, the phone cancels the page so you hang up the corded handset. The phone puts the call in standby, you can make an intercom call between stations without using the phone line. ...
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... headset jack cover and insert the headset plug into the jack. Just make and receive phone calls using the base corded handset, including Call Waiting calls and changing the earpiece volume. All other features of this ringer. This feature supports Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK)..., the message icon turns off. After you listen to your voice mail provider for information. When you connect a headset, the handset automatically mutes the earpiece. Select VMWI Reset, and select Yes. Using Voice Message Notification If you subscribe to a voice mail service...
... headset jack cover and insert the headset plug into the jack. Just make and receive phone calls using the base corded handset, including Call Waiting calls and changing the earpiece volume. All other features of this ringer. This feature supports Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK)..., the message icon turns off. After you listen to your voice mail provider for information. When you connect a headset, the handset automatically mutes the earpiece. Select VMWI Reset, and select Yes. Using Voice Message Notification If you subscribe to a voice mail service...
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... message (see p. 19) Greeting Options (Base only) Switch greetings or delete your system from the base or remotely from any station. On/Off (Handset only) Turn your answering system on the base. Setup. Press FLASH/EXIT to choose the current option. 18 - Language Change the language of rings ...system from any key on or off from any touch-tone phone (see p. 20). Security Code Enter a 2-digit PIN so you press any handset. Ring Time Set the number of the system's voice prompts. The alert stops after you listen to let callers leave a message. Ans. Press...
... message (see p. 19) Greeting Options (Base only) Switch greetings or delete your system from the base or remotely from any station. On/Off (Handset only) Turn your answering system on the base. Setup. Press FLASH/EXIT to choose the current option. 18 - Language Change the language of rings ...system from any key on or off from any touch-tone phone (see p. 20). Security Code Enter a 2-digit PIN so you press any handset. Ring Time Set the number of the system's voice prompts. The alert stops after you listen to let callers leave a message. Ans. Press...
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...Then select Record Greeting. the system says "Record greeting" 2. Press 5 to skip them . greeting. 4. Switch Between Greetings From the base From a cordless handset 1. Access the answering system. Wait until Setup. Press 6 again to skip them . Press 8. The system The system plays back your new plays back your...plays back the current or press 5 (number key) to switch greetings. press Delete on the base or 4 (number key) on the handset while the greeting is available to your call. Only 1 station can be between 2 seconds and 30 seconds long. From the ...
...Then select Record Greeting. the system says "Record greeting" 2. Press 5 to skip them . greeting. 4. Switch Between Greetings From the base From a cordless handset 1. Access the answering system. Wait until Setup. Press 6 again to skip them . Press 8. The system The system plays back your new plays back your...plays back the current or press 5 (number key) to switch greetings. press Delete on the base or 4 (number key) on the handset while the greeting is available to your call. Only 1 station can be between 2 seconds and 30 seconds long. From the ...
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... message delete all messages play new messages Press Play/stop playback While the message is playing, press Delete. mute the call Pick up the corded handset. Getting Your Messages To... The system announces the number of new and old messages, then plays each new message (followed by the day and... time if set) in standby, press Delete; replay an earlier Within 2 seconds after the message starts playing, press repeat. Only one handset can screen calls at least 5 seconds after a message starts playing, messages press repeat. To... From the base From a cordless...
... message delete all messages play new messages Press Play/stop playback While the message is playing, press Delete. mute the call Pick up the corded handset. Getting Your Messages To... The system announces the number of new and old messages, then plays each new message (followed by the day and... time if set) in standby, press Delete; replay an earlier Within 2 seconds after the message starts playing, press repeat. Only one handset can screen calls at least 5 seconds after a message starts playing, messages press repeat. To... From the base From a cordless...