Uniden DSS7955 Series Owner'S Manual Download

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DSS7955

Series Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for DSS7955 Series

Page 1: ...DSS7955 DSS7955 1 DSS7955 2 Series Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ng the connection 19 Changing the Dial Mode 20 Basic Setup 21 Setting the Day Time 21 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting 22 Activating Distinctive Ring Handset only 22 Name Tag 22 Insert 0 22 Activa...

Page 3: ...40 Adjusting the Ringer Earpiece and Speaker Volume 41 Adjusting the Ringer Volume 41 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 41 T coil Handset only 41 Finding a Lost Handset 42 Using Hold Conference and Transfe...

Page 4: ...ly Operating Your Answering Machine 62 Maintenance 65 Specifications 65 Battery Replacement and Handling 66 Cleaning the Battery Contacts 66 Low Battery Alert 67 Talk and Standby Times 67 Troubleshoot...

Page 5: ...Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi Handset phone Note Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit...

Page 6: ...on a call with another user This will allow you the ability to select to talk to this user and put your existing party on hold or make the decision to ring them back DirectLink If you have accessory h...

Page 7: ...10 Tones 10 Melodies 10 Speed Dial Numbers Last 3 Number Redial Call Transfer Conferencing Intercom T coil Handset Keypad Lock Answering Machine Features Digital Tapeless Recording Up to 12 Minutes of...

Page 8: ...wxyz def tone speaker hold oper mute int com 2 1 3 5 4 6 7 8 11 12 19 20 21 22 13 17 18 15 14 16 9 10 Handset Antenna Headset Jack Cover Beltclip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery...

Page 9: ...Keys phonebook key up key caller ID key down key exit play stop exit key repeat skip key 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 32 33 delete key answering machine on off key Base Microphone key tone key speaker k...

Page 10: ...Privacy mode is turned on Talk The call record icon appears while recording a conversation Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the handset Talk The speaker icon appears when the handset speakerph...

Page 11: ...The mute icon appears when you mute the base Standby The new message icon appears when a new messages is received Standby Talk The answering machine off icon appears when the answering machine is turn...

Page 12: ...set Ringer off icon when the ringer is off day of the week and time battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received If there are no new Caller ID messages the Handset ID appe...

Page 13: ...t key Highlight the option you want by pressing the four way function key This will move the cursor the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text Select the highlighted option by press...

Page 14: ...first letter then use or tone to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter For example to enter Movies Press 6 once to enter M Use to move the cursor to the right Press 6 six tim...

Page 15: ...h as possible The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception If your home has wired alarm equipment connected to a phone line be sure that installing the system does not dis...

Page 16: ...rd inside the molded wiring channel as shown Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone...

Page 17: ...ng phone jack to avoid excessive wire lengths Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset Use 10 screws with a minimum length of 35mm with anchoring devices...

Page 18: ...r indention for a better grip and slide the cover downward to remove Plug the battery cable into the battery jack Be sure to match the red and black wires to the label near the jack The cable should s...

Page 19: ...the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward Make sure that the charge in use LED illuminates If the LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adaptor is plugged in and the hands...

Page 20: ...e outlet Testing the connection To test your connection try making a call If your call connects the settings are fine If your call does not connect check the following Check to see that the AC adaptor...

Page 21: ...d 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 Press the MENU soft key Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu and...

Page 22: ...he soft key Press or to To select AM or PM then press the SAVE soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting CIDCW so yo...

Page 23: ...re with your phone company for Name Tagging to work When the phone rings the received caller display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook If there is a match then any name stored with...

Page 24: ...TRAST submenu or BASE CONTRAST menu Press or on the four way function key to adjust the contrast of the LCD Press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Setting the Animation Screen Handset...

Page 25: ...will not operate until they are registered Charge the Accessory Handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the cha...

Page 26: ...DSS7905 accessory handset the battery pack MUST be charged for 15 20 hours To register the DSS7905 handset Place the handset in the base charging cradle to begin registration During the registration...

Page 27: ...again Resetting the Handsets If you want to register a handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one you must first clear the existing registration data To clear please follow thes...

Page 28: ...nter once your call connects This is referred to as Chain Dialing See Chain Dialing from the Phonebook on page 36 Creating Phonebook Entries To store names and numbers in your Phonebook please follow...

Page 29: ...rent ring tone options As you highlight each ring tone you will hear a sample of that tone When you hear the ring tone you want to use press the OK soft key If you do not want to use a distinctive rin...

Page 30: ...you entered you can then use or on the four way function key to scroll to other entries For example to search for an entry beginning with the letter M press 6 once To close the phonebook press on the...

Page 31: ...the information you want to store press the STORE soft key STORE EDIT NAME appears Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 27 Note If the Caller ID message was received as a private o...

Page 32: ...four way function key or the number key 0 2 9 to select desired phonebook entry then press the COPY soft key The phonebook entries will be transferred to the designated station During the copy proces...

Page 33: ...ntercom and DirectLink The banner lets you customize the name your handset displays The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Intercom Intercom Hold Room Monitor and Copy Phonebook o...

Page 34: ...Song 6 Lorri Song Light Bug When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling Irish Eyes Beep Boop Aura Lee Tone Board Let Me Call You Sweet Heart Sweetheart Chip Chop Waltzing Matilda W Matilda Party Clap Old MacDona...

Page 35: ...lect ON or OFF and press the OK soft key You will hear a confirmation tone Activating Any Key Answer Handset only Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the number keypad...

Page 36: ...dset from the charging cradle Dial the number Press flash 2 3 4 2 3 Remove the handset from the charging cradle Press Listen for the dial tone Dial the number OR Remove the handset from the charging c...

Page 37: ...ess the DIAL soft key to dial the number Chain Dialing from the Phonebook You can use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers up to 20 digits that you may need to enter once your call connec...

Page 38: ...y not appear Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each station Your phone shares up to 100 memory entries between your Phonebook and Caller ID When the shared memory i...

Page 39: ...e Caller ID list Use or to find the Caller ID you want to dial Press the DIAL soft key to dial the number Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number go to the Caller ID list and se...

Page 40: ...2 on the handset to accept the waiting call The first caller is put on hold and you will hear the new caller after a short pause To return to the original caller press flash and then 2 again For New...

Page 41: ...Note If the number exceeds 32 digits only the first 32 digits are retained in redial memory If the redial memory is empty you will hear a beep Deleting a Redial Record Handset only If you want to dele...

Page 42: ...Digital spread spectrum cordless phones generate magnetic signals that could cause noise to be heard by users wearing hearing aids set to T mode The T mode is only found on hearing aids equipped with...

Page 43: ...ring a call press int com hold on the station to place the caller on hold If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds the display screen will read LINE ON HOLD To return to the party on ho...

Page 44: ...ash or on the handset or on the base Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer it sounds a paging tone and shows the ID of the station that is paging To accept the call tran...

Page 45: ...Ringer One call only While the phone is ringing press the MUTE soft key on the handset or on the base to mute the ringer for this call The phone will ring again normally on the next call The handset m...

Page 46: ...an function as two way radios This feature is called DirectLink and will not interfere with the base s ability to make or receive telephone calls while in use To activate you must set both handsets to...

Page 47: ...irectLink feature and return to standby press the CANCEL soft key and then press the OK soft key DIRECTLINK MODE CANCEL appears in the display Intercom Making an Intercom Page You can use the intercom...

Page 48: ...the operation is canceled If you do not select a handset within 30 seconds the operation will be canceled If the party does not answer within one minute the operation is canceled Room Monitor This fea...

Page 49: ...in the display and the operation will be canceled While a pair of handsets is in Room Monitoring mode only the Handsets in monitoring mode can receive incoming calls To resume normal telephone operati...

Page 50: ...used with an optional headset To use this feature insert the headset plug into the headset jack Your phone is ready for hands free conversations Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts D...

Page 51: ...Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Pre recorded Outgoing Messages Day and Time Announcement Remote Message Retrieval Toll Saver Conversation Recording Voice Memo Message Al...

Page 52: ...use your handset to operate your answering machine from anywhere in your home When the phone is in standby press the soft key on the handset to access the answering machine REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OP...

Page 53: ...GREETING submenu and press the OK soft key Press the START soft key The answering machine announces Record Greeting begin recording after the announcement The message counter on the base displays 30 a...

Page 54: ...hine is playing the current greeting Each time you press the CHANGE soft key the answering machine switches between the pre recorded and the personal greeting The last greeting you hear is used as the...

Page 55: ...a confirmation tone Setting the Record Time or Announce only You can choose how long callers have to record a message Set the record time to 1 MINUTE or 4 MINUTES to limit the record time for incoming...

Page 56: ...ge This Call Screen feature can be turned on or off Press the MENU soft key Select the ANSW SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN submenu Move the cursor to select ON or OFF Press the OK soft You will h...

Page 57: ...Off From the base From the handset Turning On With the phone in standby press The answering machine announces Answering System is on and plays the current greeting The message counter displays the num...

Page 58: ...en to all of your new messages The answering machine will play your new messages first After you play all of your new messages you can then play your old messages You can review your messages from the...

Page 59: ...is permanently deleted While a message is playing press 4 to delete it The message is permanently deleted Deleting all messages With the phone in standby press to delete all messages When the answerin...

Page 60: ...ker will let you hear the calls at the machine records the messages To answer the call press To mute the call screen press the MUTE soft key or exit To cancel muting press the SCREEN soft key 2 3 Pres...

Page 61: ...OK soft key RECORDING A CALL appears on the display A confirmation tone that can be heard by both parties sounds during recording 2 Stopping a recording Press the MENU soft key then select CALL RECOR...

Page 62: ...es Record memo message Begin your message after this announcement 2 3 Stopping a memo Press the STOP soft key You hear a confirmation tone and the answering machine returns to standby 2 Press 7 You he...

Page 63: ...se any touch tone telephone and follow these steps Call your telephone number and wait for the answering machine to answer If the answering machine is off it will answer after about 15 rings and serie...

Page 64: ...the previous message or press then 1 after four seconds to repeat the current message For the Memo Record and Greeting Record Stop the first time you enter the corresponding command it starts the Reco...

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Page 66: ...se 9V DC 350mA Charging Cradle 9V DC 210mA Battery Part Number Capacity BT 446 3 6V DC 800mAh or BT 750 3 6V DC 750mAh Notes Use only the supplied AAD 041S M or AAD 041S and AAD 600S M or AAD 600S AC...

Page 67: ...Caution Do not use paint thinner alcohol or other chemical products Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property da...

Page 68: ...battery icon appears Talk and Standby Times With average use your handset battery provides approximately 5 hours of talk time and approximately 7 days of standby time When your handsets are not being...

Page 69: ...seconds You will hear a confirmation tone The handset will clear its registration information from the base and then delete its own base information PLACE HANDSET ON MAIN BASE TO REGISTER appears in t...

Page 70: ...ar away from your base noise may increase If you pass the range limits of the base you will hear a beep and see OUT OF RANGE on the display and then the handset returns to standby Common Issues If you...

Page 71: ...the Digital Security Code see page 69 Severe noise interference Keep the handset away from microwave ovens computers remote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluo...

Page 72: ...incomplete The incoming messages may be too long Remind callers to leave a brief message The memory may be full Delete some or all of the saved messages There is no sound on the base or handset speake...

Page 73: ...off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days Once the handset is completely dry reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover Recharge the handset s battery pack for 15 to 20 hours be...

Page 74: ...Battery Warning This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire Do not short circuit th...

Page 75: ...than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the powe...

Page 76: ...Battery 17 K Key Touch Tone 23 L LCD contrast 23 Liquid Damage 72 Low Battery Alert 67 M Maintenance 65 Making a call 35 Making a call from a Caller ID Record 38 Making a call with Speed Dial 36 Mutin...

Page 77: ...Overview 6 R Recording a call 60 Redialing a Number 40 Registering DSS7905 Accesory Handsets 25 Resetting the Handset 68 Ringer Tones 33 Ringer Volume 41 Room Monitor 47 S Screening calls 55 59 Secur...

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Page 81: ...then enter your PIN code 3 Press then 5 to stop the announcement 4 Press then 6 to turn the answering machine on C U T Remote access away from home 1 Call your phone number from a touch tone phone 2 D...

Page 82: ...swering Machine On Memo Record Stop Greeting Message Record Stop Answering Machine Off Help Task Key Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Ans...

Page 83: ...tem not manufactured by Uniden or F Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition Warranty only valid in the country of original retail sale PARTS COVERED...

Page 84: ...2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited Part Code UPZZ01857BZ 0 Printed in China...

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