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DCT756 &
DCT7565
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Basic Setup ............................................................... 19 Contents Selecting a Language ...........................................19 Welcome ...................................................................... 5 Setting the Day and Time .....................................19 Accessibility ............................................................5 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Terminology used in this Manual ............................5
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Finding a Phonebook Entry ..................................27 Redialing a Number ..................................................37 Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry ....................28 Deleting a Redial record .............................................37 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers Adjusting the Ringer, Handset Earpiece, and in the Phonebook ................................................28 Base Speaker Volume ..............................................37
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Answering An Intercom Page ...............................44 Room/Baby Monitor .................................................44 Tone Dialing Switch Over ........................................45 Installing the Optional Headset ............................... 45 Maintenance .............................................................. 46 Battery Replacement and Handling ......................46 Battery Contact Maintenance ..........................46 Low Battery Alert ..............
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manu- al 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 effi ciency. Energy Star ; is a U.S. registered mark. Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoStandby, DirectLink, Integri- Sound and
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A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery. It connects to Charger power but does not connect to a phone line. DirectLink If you have accessory handsets on your system, you can use two handsets as 2-way radios. Extra or This phone system is expandable and will support a total of four handsets to one base. The extra, Accessory or accessory handset, is a handset that is compatible with this model. Handset Apply to registered handsets and the base. If you change
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DCT756 - Parts of the Base 30 30. Reg 30. Regi istration butt stration butto on n 8
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DCT7565 - Parts of the Base [hold] key [speaker] key and speaker LED (speaker) [int’com/xfer] [flash] key key (intercom/transfer) [memory] key [redial] key [dnd] key and LED [mute/find hs] key (find handset) (do not disturb) [ */tone] key [#] key [] [pause] key 9
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Handset Icons ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION The Battery icon indicates the handset battery status: empty, low, Standby/Talk medium, and full Standby The Ringer Off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk The Boost icon appears when Clarity Boost is enabled. Talk The Speaker icon appears when the handset speakerphone is in use. Talk The Privacy icon appears when Privacy Mode is enabled. The Standby Screen The Standby Screen When the phon
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Using the Interface Using the Four- way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the Phone- book. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key on the handset and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it moves and operates. Using the Handset
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Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry fi eld, the phone displays the fi rst letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are dis- played fi rst, then lower case letters, then the number on the key. If two letters in a row use the same number key,
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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: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a power outlet that is not connected to a wall switch. • The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ov- ens, and fl uorescent lighting. • For better reception, place the base as high as possible. • The base should be placed in an open
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Wall Mounting the Base (DCT7565 Only) This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 3. Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown. 4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 5. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. 6. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. 7. Align the mounting slots on the base wit
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Direct Wall Mounting (DCT7565 Only) If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting loca- tion that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Try to mount your phone within 5-feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive wire lengths. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
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Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack sup- plied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery. 1. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the fi nger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. 2. Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and on the compartment aligned. 3. Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide i
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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet that is not controlled by a switch. 3. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward. 4. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. 5. Charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging i
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Installing the Belt Clip 1. Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. 2. To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Connecting to the Phone Line Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a standard telephone wall outlet. Testing the Connection To test your connect
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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 phone 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 cannot connect to the telephone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings: 1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the GLOBAL SETUP
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1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, then the DAY & TIME submenu option. 2. Move the cursor to select the day of the week, then press . 3. Move the cursor to set the hour, then press . 4. Move the cursor to set the minute, then press . 5. Move the cursor to choose AM or PM, then press . You hear a confi rmation tone. Activating Caller ID on Call W aiting and Call Waiting Deluxe Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you see the name and number of someone who c
