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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................... 1
Welcome.................................................................. 4
Accessibility ......................................................... 4
Terminology Used in this Manual......................... 5
Product Overview ................................................... 6
Main Phone Features........................................... 6
Answering System Features ................................ 6
Parts of the Handset ............................................ 7
Parts of the Answering System Base (DCT758) .. 8
Parts of the Answering System/Dual-keypad Base
(DCT7585/DCT7085) .................................. 9
Using the Interface ............................................... 10
Reading the Display........................................... 10
Using the Four-way Function Key ...................... 11
Using the Handset Menus.................................. 11
Entering Text from Your Handset....................... 12
Installing the Phone ............................................. 13
Choosing the Best Location ............................... 13
Wall Mounting the Base ..................................... 13
Installing the Battery .......................................... 14
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset15
Connecting to the Phone Line............................ 15
Testing the Connection ...................................... 15
Changing the Dial Mode .................................... 16
Installing the Belt Clip ........................................ 16
Basic Setup ...........................................................17
Selecting a Language.........................................17
Setting the Day and Time...................................17
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call
Waiting Deluxe...........................................18
Activating Personal Ring ....................................18
Activating the Key Touch Tone...........................18
Adding Accessory Handsets ...............................19
Compatible Handsets .........................................19
Charging Accessory Handsets ...........................20
Registering Accessory Handsets........................20
Resetting Handsets ............................................21
Setting Up the Phonebook ...................................22
Creating Phonebook Entries ..............................22
Finding a Phonebook Entry ................................24
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry .................24
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook.................................................24
Deleting Phonebook Entries ...............................25
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset25
Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers (Dual
Keypad Model Only) .....................................26
Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers ...................27
Customizing Your Phone .....................................27
Changing the Handset Banner ...........................27
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only) ...............28