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Uniden DECT1580 User Manual

Uniden DECT1580
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UNIDEN
CORDLESS
TELEPHONES
DECT1580 Series

Table of Contents

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Uniden DECT1580 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDECT telephone
Answering machineYes
Phonebook capacity70 entries
Redial list capacity5
Call list capacity phonebook30
Backlight colorYellow
Frequency band1.9 GHz
Mac compatibilityNo
Product colorBlack, Silver
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Battery typeBT-1015
Standby time168 h
Battery capacity650 mAh
Power supply typeAC/DC
Battery technologyNickel-Cadmium (NiCd)
Power requirementsAC 120V@60Hz

Summary

Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location

Guide for selecting an optimal placement for the phone base.

Installing the Battery

Instructions on how to install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset.

Connecting the AC adapter

Steps for connecting the AC adapter to the base and charging cradle.

Charging the Handset

Procedure for charging the handset in the base cradle.

Connecting to the Phone Line

Guide on connecting the phone to the telephone wall jack.

Testing the Connection

Steps to verify the phone connection and hear a dial tone.

Changing the dial mode

How to switch between tone and pulse dialing modes.

Getting to Know Your New Phone

Features

Overview of the phone's key features and capabilities.

Answering system features

Description of the functions and capabilities of the built-in answering system.

Parts of the Handset

Parts of the Base

Using the Interface

Reading the Display

Explains the icons and information shown on the handset display.

Using the Four-way Function Key

Details on using the four-way key for navigation and feature access.

Using the Handset Menu

Guide to accessing and navigating the handset menu options.

Entering Text from Your Handset

Instructions for typing text using the handset keypad.

Basic Setup

Selecting a Language

How to choose the display language for the handset menus.

Setting the Day & Time

Procedure for setting the current date and time on the phone.

Activating Personal Ring

Assigning unique ringtones to specific contacts in the phonebook.

Activating the Key Touch Tone

Enabling or disabling audible feedback for key presses.

Setting Up the Phonebook

Creating Phonebook Entries

Steps for adding new names and numbers to the phonebook.

Finding a Phonebook Entry

How to search for and locate entries within the phonebook.

Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry

Process for modifying saved phonebook entries.

Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook

Saving incoming call or redial numbers into the phonebook.

Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry

Removing a specific entry from the phonebook.

Customizing Your Handsets

Changing the Handset Banner

Renaming the handset display name.

Selecting a Ring Tone

Choosing different audible alerts for incoming calls.

Activating AutoTalk

Enabling automatic answering upon lifting the handset.

Activating Any Key Answer

Allowing any key press to answer an incoming call.

Using Your Phone

Making a call

Steps for initiating outgoing calls from the handset or speakerphone.

Answering a call

Procedures for receiving incoming calls.

Hanging up

Methods for ending a call.

Making a Call from the Phonebook

Dialing numbers directly from the stored phonebook entries.

Chain dialing from the phonebook

Using phonebook entries for sequence dialing of codes.

Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists

Using the Caller ID List

Accessing and viewing the list of incoming calls with identification.

Making a Call from a Caller ID Record

Dialing a number directly from a saved Caller ID entry.

Seven-digit dialing

Setting up local area code for seven-digit dialing display.

Deleting Caller ID Numbers

Removing specific entries from the Caller ID list.

Redialing a Number

Quickly accessing and redialing recently dialed numbers.

Deleting a Redial Record

Removing a specific number from the redial list.

Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume

Adjusting the Ringer Volume

Setting the audible alert volume for incoming calls.

Muting the Ringer (One call only)

Temporarily silencing the ringer for the current call.

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

Setting the listening volume for calls through the earpiece.

Adjusting the Speaker Volume

Setting the volume for calls using the handset speakerphone.

Adjusting the Audio Tone

Modifying the sound quality of the earpiece audio.

Using Hold, Conference and Transfer

Placing a Call on Hold

Temporarily suspending an active call.

Conferencing

Setting up three-way calls involving multiple participants.

Transferring a Call

Moving an active call from one handset to another.

Using Special Features

Privacy Mode

Preventing other handsets from interrupting an active call.

Using the Intercom

Communicating between handsets without using the phone line.

Muting the Microphone

Temporarily disabling the microphone during a call.

Using a Voice Mail Service

Accessing and managing voice messages.

Setting Up the Answering System

Recording a Personal Greeting

Creating a custom outgoing message for the answering system.

Selecting a Greeting

Switching between personal and pre-recorded greetings.

Deleting Your Personal Greeting

Removing a recorded personal greeting.

Selecting the Language for Announcements

Choosing the language for system prompts and announcements.

Setting the Number of Rings

Configuring how many times the phone rings before answering.

Setting the Record Time (or Announce only)

Setting message recording duration or disabling recording.

Activating the Message Alert

Enabling audible alerts for new messages.

Activating the Base Call Screen

Listening to callers leave messages in real-time.

Using the Answering System

Turning Your Answering System On and Off

Procedures to activate or deactivate the answering system.

Remote Operation from the Handset

Controlling the answering system remotely via the handset.

Reviewing Messages

Listening to saved new and old messages.

Screening Calls

Listening to callers as they leave messages.

Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home

Managing the answering system remotely via a touch-tone phone.

Dialing in to your answering system

Connecting remotely to the answering system via phone.

Wall Mounting the Base

Removing the wall-mount bracket

Instructions for detaching the wall-mount bracket from the base.

Maintenance

Specifications

Technical details and operating parameters of the phone.

Battery Information

Details on battery usage, lifespan, and charging.

Low battery alert

Information on the low battery warning indicator and its meaning.

Cleaning the charging contacts

Procedure for cleaning handset and base charging contacts.

Power Failures

Effects of power outages on phone operation and protection measures.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

A list of frequent problems and their potential solutions.

Weak or Hard to Hear Audio

Tips for improving audio quality and clarity.

Noise or Static on the Line

Troubleshooting steps for interference causing static or noise.

Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter

Guidance on using filters to reduce line interference.

Resetting the Handset

Procedures for resetting the handset to resolve issues.

Resetting the Handset Without the Base

How to reset a handset when the original base is unavailable.

Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions

Adjusting line mode settings for multi-base or extension phone systems.

Traveling Out of Range

Information on what happens when the handset moves out of base range.

Liquid Damage

Steps to take if the phone is exposed to moisture or liquid.

Precautions!

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

Warnings and information regarding the care and disposal of Ni-Cd batteries.

Important Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines for using telephone equipment.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Information regarding FCC compliance and regulations.

Radio interference

Explains sources of radio interference and how to minimize it.

I.C. Notice

Industry Canada compliance information for terminal and radio equipment.

One Year Limited Warranty

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