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... Checking the Package Contents 11 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 50 Setting up the Phone 12 Turning the Answering System On/Off 51 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 16 Setting up your Answering System 51 DCT5280 Flow Chart 18 Using your Answering System 58 About the Menu 20 Remote ...Operation 61 Setting up the Menu BASICS 23 EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 64 31 Connecting the Charger 64 Making and Receiving Calls 31 Register ...
... Checking the Package Contents 11 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 50 Setting up the Phone 12 Turning the Answering System On/Off 51 Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 16 Setting up your Answering System 51 DCT5280 Flow Chart 18 Using your Answering System 58 About the Menu 20 Remote ...Operation 61 Setting up the Menu BASICS 23 EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 64 31 Connecting the Charger 64 Making and Receiving Calls 31 Register ...
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...• Caller ID/Caller ID on your home or office where AC power is a U.S. Note: Some illustrations in your purchase of the Uniden DCT5280 series Multi Handset Cordless System telephone. registered mark. Additionally, with 4-way conference using 2 handsets, another 2 handsets can establish a 4-way...conventional cordless telephones. Using extra handsets, you can establish an intercom call (2 H/S- an outside line, or 3 handsets- Base Speaker Phone-an outside line). This unit is different from the actual unit for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is available to 4 handsets...
...• Caller ID/Caller ID on your home or office where AC power is a U.S. Note: Some illustrations in your purchase of the Uniden DCT5280 series Multi Handset Cordless System telephone. registered mark. Additionally, with 4-way conference using 2 handsets, another 2 handsets can establish a 4-way...conventional cordless telephones. Using extra handsets, you can establish an intercom call (2 H/S- an outside line, or 3 handsets- Base Speaker Phone-an outside line). This unit is different from the actual unit for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is available to 4 handsets...
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...mis-billed calls, which automatically selects one of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, and Random Code are trademarks of eavesdropping. Be sure to answer a call by other equipment, the DCT5280 series has Random Code™ digital security, which... might result from your handsets as transceivers. AutoStandby allows you have to the cradle. Because it rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4GHz bandwidth, this cordless phone helps reduce the possibility of Uniden America ...
...mis-billed calls, which automatically selects one of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, and Random Code are trademarks of eavesdropping. Be sure to answer a call by other equipment, the DCT5280 series has Random Code™ digital security, which... might result from your handsets as transceivers. AutoStandby allows you have to the cradle. Because it rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4GHz bandwidth, this cordless phone helps reduce the possibility of Uniden America ...
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...then the OK soft key. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ] TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Your phone is switched between On and Off. Press volume/ L or M to the base as possible. When finished, press greeting or . QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Step 1... Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Using the Phone INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES Remove the cover. Press volume/ L or M to choose a Language, then the OK soft key. TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE Press the...
...then the OK soft key. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 5 ] TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Your phone is switched between On and Off. Press volume/ L or M to the base as possible. When finished, press greeting or . QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Step 1... Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Using the Phone INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES Remove the cover. Press volume/ L or M to choose a Language, then the OK soft key. TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE Press the...
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... mode display SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Ringer off icon indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this phone, remove the batteries immediately. Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker... phone is used . Display and Icons Example of new Caller ID calls received Soft keys (These will not be displayed while the handset is set to ...
... mode display SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Ringer off icon indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this phone, remove the batteries immediately. Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker... phone is used . Display and Icons Example of new Caller ID calls received Soft keys (These will not be displayed while the handset is set to ...
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... pressed. "Talk" appears on the operation. For example, you want to this manual, terms such as the soft key. Etc.... Talk Mode - Store or edit phone numbers - Access the main menu - Access Caller ID messages stored - Note: The soft keys will use , is not present. Redial one of soft key icons...
... pressed. "Talk" appears on the operation. For example, you want to this manual, terms such as the soft key. Etc.... Talk Mode - Store or edit phone numbers - Access the main menu - Access Caller ID messages stored - Note: The soft keys will use , is not present. Redial one of soft key icons...
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... handset. Then set up the base unit. Step 2 (page 12) Next, choose the best location to 17) Then, insert the batteries into the phone line and using the phone. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 11) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 3 (page 13 to set the menu. This security code prevents other...
... handset. Then set up the base unit. Step 2 (page 12) Next, choose the best location to 17) Then, insert the batteries into the phone line and using the phone. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 11) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 3 (page 13 to set the menu. This security code prevents other...
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... adapter [DCT5280 (1) / DCT5280-2 (2)] • Desk top / Wall Mount adapter (1) • Rechargeable batteries [DCT5280 (2) / DCT5280-2 (4)] • Long telephone cord (1) • Short telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [DCT5280 (1) / DCT5280-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [DCT5280-2 only] Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Material * For operations and restrictions on using multi handsets, read "Expanding Your Phone" on the web at www.uniden.com.
... adapter [DCT5280 (1) / DCT5280-2 (2)] • Desk top / Wall Mount adapter (1) • Rechargeable batteries [DCT5280 (2) / DCT5280-2 (4)] • Long telephone cord (1) • Short telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [DCT5280 (1) / DCT5280-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [DCT5280-2 only] Also included: • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Material * For operations and restrictions on using multi handsets, read "Expanding Your Phone" on the web at www.uniden.com.
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... installer. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 76. Choose the best location B. If you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and ..., dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Connect the base unit D. Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the dialing mode A.
... installer. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 76. Choose the best location B. If you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and ..., dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Choose a central location Avoid personal computers Avoid other cordless telephones [ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Connect the base unit D. Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the dialing mode A.
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.... Do Not use replacement batteries specifically matched for at least 17-20 hours before plugging the phone line into the handset Charge the batteries for this phone, contact www.uniden.com. The DCT5280 series will only work with your phone, observing correct + - The battery icon appears. - "Low Battery" appears in the standby mode, none of...
.... Do Not use replacement batteries specifically matched for at least 17-20 hours before plugging the phone line into the handset Charge the batteries for this phone, contact www.uniden.com. The DCT5280 series will only work with your phone, observing correct + - The battery icon appears. - "Low Battery" appears in the standby mode, none of...
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... Dial Mode" on page 35.) Place the power cord so that the AC adapter 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... set the unit to a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular type, contact your handset at least 17-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. 5) Once the handset batteries are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to tone dialing.
... Dial Mode" on page 35.) Place the power cord so that the AC adapter 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... set the unit to a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular type, contact your handset at least 17-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. 5) Once the handset batteries are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to tone dialing.
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... adapter into the telephone outlet. 6) Raise the antenna to the DC IN 9V jack. Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on the wall. Push in and down until the base is firmly seated. [ 16 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Route the AC adapter cord inside the molded...
... adapter into the telephone outlet. 6) Raise the antenna to the DC IN 9V jack. Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on the wall. Push in and down until the base is firmly seated. [ 16 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Route the AC adapter cord inside the molded...
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GETTING STARTED Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. • Use #...
GETTING STARTED Direct wall plate mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset. • Use #...
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... (see page 27). When the Anykey Answer is On, you can select from a remote location, you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker. Customize the name of your display. When the AutoTalk is required to play your messages from...T E D [ 21 ] Submenu name Security Code Ring Time Record Time Message Alert Description Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker. The options "1 minute" or "4 minutes" set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. GETTING STARTED...
... (see page 27). When the Anykey Answer is On, you can select from a remote location, you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker. Customize the name of your display. When the AutoTalk is required to play your messages from...T E D [ 21 ] Submenu name Security Code Ring Time Record Time Message Alert Description Select a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. Allows you to answer the phone without pressing talk/flash or speaker. The options "1 minute" or "4 minutes" set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings. GETTING STARTED...
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... remains idle for the desired submenu. 5) To exit the menu, press the end key. • If any of the following sections for 30 seconds, the phone will be cancelled. - GETTING STARTED Setting up the Menu Entering the Menu 1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode. 2) Press volume/ L or M to...
... remains idle for the desired submenu. 5) To exit the menu, press the end key. • If any of the following sections for 30 seconds, the phone will be cancelled. - GETTING STARTED Setting up the Menu Entering the Menu 1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode. 2) Press volume/ L or M to...
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... Contrast - + BACK BACK OK If you press volume/ L in the highest contrast level or volume/ M in the lowest contrast level, you don't enter a banner, the phone will use the handset ID for the banner (for example Handset #1). You will hear a confirmation tone. If you will hear a beep. [ 26 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Adjusting the LCD...
... Contrast - + BACK BACK OK If you press volume/ L in the highest contrast level or volume/ M in the lowest contrast level, you don't enter a banner, the phone will use the handset ID for the banner (for example Handset #1). You will hear a confirmation tone. If you will hear a beep. [ 26 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Adjusting the LCD...
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... BACK OK Line On Hold Handset #1 New: 1 MENU CID RDL PB [ 32 ] B A S I C S The base microphone is disconnected and the phone returns to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on hold . The phone will be received. From the Base (Receiving calls only) 1) Press (talk) and begin speaking. 2) To hang up, press (talk...
... BACK OK Line On Hold Handset #1 New: 1 MENU CID RDL PB [ 32 ] B A S I C S The base microphone is disconnected and the phone returns to the caller, press talk/flash or speaker on hold . The phone will be received. From the Base (Receiving calls only) 1) Press (talk) and begin speaking. 2) To hang up, press (talk...
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The selected number is empty, you will hear a beep. • If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone returns to the standby mode. • If you dialed by following steps 2-3 in "Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in ... the desired number by following steps 1-3 in the display. 3) Press volume/ L or M to choose "Yes". 4) Press the OK soft key. Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. To go back, press the BACK soft key. 3) Press the DIAL soft key. 4) To hang up , press the end...
The selected number is empty, you will hear a beep. • If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone returns to the standby mode. • If you dialed by following steps 2-3 in "Redialing from Standby Mode 1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key in ... the desired number by following steps 1-3 in the display. 3) Press volume/ L or M to choose "Yes". 4) Press the OK soft key. Redialing a Call The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed. To go back, press the BACK soft key. 3) Press the DIAL soft key. 4) To hang up , press the end...
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...Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume You can only be adjusted during a call. "Mute" and appear in the lowest volume level, you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected. When you will return to the previous setting starting with cannot hear you. Volume + MUTE MENU If you press...level or Talk 0:15 volume/ M in the display. Press the MUTE OFF soft key to Max). With the base While using the base speaker phone, press mute on the base. To mute the base ringer tone, press on the base to cancel muting. The volume can select different volume levels...
...Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume You can only be adjusted during a call. "Mute" and appear in the lowest volume level, you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected. When you will return to the previous setting starting with cannot hear you. Volume + MUTE MENU If you press...level or Talk 0:15 volume/ M in the display. Press the MUTE OFF soft key to Max). With the base While using the base speaker phone, press mute on the base. To mute the base ringer tone, press on the base to cancel muting. The volume can select different volume levels...
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...pulse dialing (sometimes referred to pulse. • This special number can manually improve the sound quality for clear operation. B A S I C S [ 35 ] Once your phone, you move your handset too far from your handset within the range limits of the base, and press talk/flash or speaker within 30 seconds...in a memory location. Initially make your bank. These digits will be sent as Chain Dialing (see page 44). This works only when the phone is On, the talk time duration will be up to tone dialing during the call connects, press /tone/t. For example, entering your bank ...
...pulse dialing (sometimes referred to pulse. • This special number can manually improve the sound quality for clear operation. B A S I C S [ 35 ] Once your phone, you move your handset too far from your handset within the range limits of the base, and press talk/flash or speaker within 30 seconds...in a memory location. Initially make your bank. These digits will be sent as Chain Dialing (see page 44). This works only when the phone is On, the talk time duration will be up to tone dialing during the call connects, press /tone/t. For example, entering your bank ...