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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page iii www.uniden.com
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 2 Contents WELCOME/FEATURES 3 Making Calls Using the Phonebook 38 Speed Dialing 38 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 39 DISPLAY AND ICONS 8 Chain Dialing 40 ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY 9 CALLER ID 41 GETTING STARTED 10 Viewing the Caller ID List 42 Read this First 10 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 43 Checking the Package Con
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5260 series Multi Handset Cordless Welcome System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 8 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. You can now place
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 4 The DCT5260 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the cradle so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle. To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the DCT5260 series has Random Code™ digital security, w
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 5 Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting Step 3 Using the Phone INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS When the handset batteries are fully charged, plug the Remove the cover. telephone cord into the base unit and then into a SUN 12:00A telephone wall jack. Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Install the batteries, observing the correct Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode. + - pol
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 6 Controls and Functions 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 1 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Hands Free Speaker 6 5. Handset Battery Compartment 2 7 3 6. Voice Mail LED 7. Handset Earpiece 4 8. LCD Display 8 9. Talk/flash Key 12 10. /tone/t Key 13 11. Speaker Key 9 14 12. Soft Keys 15 13. Volume/ (up) Key 5 14. End Key 15. Volume/ (down) Key 16 17 10 16. #/s Key 11 17. Intercom/hold Key 18 18. Handset Microphone 19 19. Handset Charging Contacts
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 7 20 21 22 24 25 23 20. Base Antenna (DCT5260-2 only) 21. Charge LED 22. Find handset Key 23. Base Charging Contacts 24. Telephone Line Jack 28 25. DC Power Input 26. Charging Contacts (DCT5260-2 only) 26 27. Charge LED (DCT5260-2 only) 28. DC Power Input (DCT5260-2 only) 27 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 8 Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off) / day of the week and time (hh:mm/A/P) / battery icon SUN 12:00A Handset #1 Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Soft keys (These will not be displayed while the handset is charging in the cradle.) ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycle
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 9 About Soft Key Function In the standby mode In the talk mode SUN 12:00A Talk 999:59 Handset #1 1234567890 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB MUTE MENU CWDX Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3 Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3 Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3). Each soft key corresponds to the icon displayed above, and each icon will be changed depending on the operation. Press the corresponding sof
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 10 Read this First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 11) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 12) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 13 to 15) Then, insert the batteries into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must charge the batteries for 17-20 hours before plugging into the phone line and using the phone. Then set the dial mode. About the
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 11 Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. • Base unit (1) • Handset [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)*] • AC adapter [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)] • Rechargeable batteries [DCT5260 (2) / DCT5260-2 (4)] • Telephone cord (1) • Beltclip [DCT5260 (1) / DCT5260-2 (2)] • Charger (1) [DCT5260-2 only] Also included: •
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 12 Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the AA batteries into the handset D. Choose the dialing mode If your home has specially wired alarm A. Choose the best location equipment connected to the telephone line, be Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on sure that installing the page 58. Here are some important guidelines you s
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 13 B. Install the AA batteries into the handset Charge the batteries for at least 17-20 hours before plugging the phone line into your base unit. 1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover • Use only “AA” down until it comes off. rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Do Not use Alkaline, Lithium, or non-rechargeable batteries. To insure 2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing maximum performance correct + - p
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 14 Low battery alert When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The batteries need to be charged when: Low Battery - The battery icon appears. - “Low Battery” appears in the display. If the phone is in the standby mode, none of keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle. C
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 15 3) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts. • Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. • Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. • While charging, all han
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 16 DCT5260 Flow Chart • From the standby mode M Caller ID SUN 12:00A DirectLink Mode CID E DirectLink Mode Redial History Handset Setup Handset #1 RDL N Handset Setup or Phonebook New: 5 Global Setup PB U Global Setup BACK BACK OK MENU CID RDL PB BACK OK BACK OK Select a menu, OK soft key OK soft key then press the Access the voice mail To enter OK soft key. dial (see page 32). DirectLink mode Edit Voice
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 17 • From the Talk mode DirectLink Mode Handset Setup Talk 999:59 Handset Setup Global Setup 1234567890 Global Setup System Reset BACK OK BACK OK MUTE MENU CWDX OK soft key OK soft key • Press the MUTE soft key to mute a call (see page 29). Day & Time • Press the MENU soft key, then select: Deregister HS or or CIDCW Replacing Base - “Booster On” to improve the sound Area Code BACK BACK OK
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DCT5260-2_UP301BH UP01301BZ_1 1/16/03 10:04 AM Page 18 About the Menu Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 4 main menus (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset) and submenus respectively. Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu DirectLink Mode Select this menu to enter the handset into Directlink mode. If you have 2 or more handsets, a pair of handsets work as transceivers. Use them at sporting events to stay in contact with family and frien
