Uniden DCT738 User Manual

Uniden Handset Cordless Phone

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Document Outline

Table of Contents
Welcome
- Accessibility
- Terminology Used in this Manual
Product Overview
- Main Phone Features
- Answering System Features
- Parts of the Handset
- Parts of the Answering System Base
Using the Interface
- Reading the Display
  - The Standby Screen
- Using the Four-way Function Key
- Using the Handset Menus
- Entering Text from Your Handset
Installing the Phone
- Choosing the Best Location
- Wall Mounting the Base
- Installing the Battery
- Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset
- Connecting to the Phone Line
- Testing the Connection
- Changing the Dial Mode
Basic Setup
- Selecting a Language
- Setting the Day and Time
- Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe
- Activating Personal Ring
- Activating the Key Touch Tone
Adding Accessory Handsets
- Compatible Handsets
- Charging Accessory Handsets
- Registering Accessory Handsets
  - Registering DCX730 or DCX750 Handsets
  - Registering DCX640 or DCX700 Handsets
- Resetting Handsets
Setting Up the Phonebook
- Creating Phonebook Entries
- Finding a Phonebook Entry
- Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry
- Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook
- Deleting Phonebook Entries
  - Deleting all the phonebook entries at once
- Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset
Customizing Your Phone
- Changing the Handset Banner
- Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)
- Activating AutoTalk (Handset only)
- Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only)
Using Your Phone
- Making a Call from the Phonebook
- Chain dialing from the Phonebook
- Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial
- Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
- Using the Caller ID List
- Making a Call from a Caller ID Record
- Deleting Caller ID Numbers
- Using Call Waiting
- Using Call Waiting Deluxe
Redialing a Number
- Deleting a Redial Record
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume
- Adjusting the Ringer Volume
- Adjusting the Earpiece Volume
- Adjusting the Speaker Volume
- Adjusting the Audio Tone
- Using the Clarity Boost Feature
Finding a Lost Handset
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer
- Placing a Call on Hold
- Conferencing
- Transferring a Call
- Answering a Transferred Call
Using Special Features
- Do Not Disturb (All Calls)
- Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
- Muting the Microphone
- Privacy Mode
- Seven-Digit Dialing
- Using the DirectLink™ Communication Feature
  - Making a DirectLink™ Call
  - Exiting DirectLink™ Communication
- Using the Intercom
  - Making an Intercom Page
  - Answering an Intercom Page
- Room/Baby Monitor
- Tone Dialing Switch Over
Setting Up the Answering System
- Features
  - Voice Prompts
- Using the Answering System Interface
  - Base operation
  - Handset operation
- Selecting the Language
- Setting the Number of Rings
- Setting the Day & Time
- Recording a Personal Greeting
- Selecting a Greeting
- Deleting Your Personal Greeting
- Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)
- Activating the Message Alert
- Activating Call Screening
- Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Using the Answering System
- Turning Your Answering System On and Off
- Reviewing Messages
- Screening Calls
- Recording a Conversation
- Recording a Voice Memo
- Turning Off the Message Alert Tone
Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home
Maintenance
- Specifications
- Power Failures
- Battery Life
- Low Battery Alert
- Battery Replacement and Handling
- Change the Batteries Annually
- Clean the Battery Contacts
Troubleshooting
- Resetting the Handset
- Resetting the Handset Without the Base
- Changing the Digital Security Code
- Traveling Out of Range
- Common Issues
- Liquid Damage
Precautions!
- Warning!
  - Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning
  - Warning!
- Important Safety Instructions
  - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- The FCC Wants You To Know
- Radio Interference
- Cordless Telephone Privacy
- I.C. Notice
  - Terminal Equipment
One Year Limited Warranty
Index
Remote Operation Card
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