Uniden DSS 2455 User manual

2465
Digital Spread
Spectrum provides
the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
DSS
2455/
Guide
Quick Start

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INSTALLATION & SAFETY
• This symbol
indicates important
operating and
servicing instructions.
• The earcap of this
telephone may attract
and retain small
metallic objects.
3
AVOID -
connecting
more than
phones as ringing
may be impaired
AVOID -
multi power boards.
CHARGE -
the new phone
for 17 - 20 hrs.
AVOID -
Moisture
Don’t -
overload the
power outlet.
AVOID -
moisture
AVOID -
Television sets and
other electronic
appliances AVOID -
Microwave ovens
AVOID -
Computers
AVOID -
other cordless
telephones
CHOOSE -
a central location
Note: Ringing will not be impaired by
adding extra cordless handsets.
Choosing the best location for your phone.
When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone
should not be near, and areas you should avoid.
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QUICK START GUIDE
The Quick Start Guide is a very condensed version of
the Owner’s Manual. It is designed to allow you to get
your phone installed and operating as quickly as
possible - however it does not attempt to explain any
of the advanced features of the DSS2455 and
DSS2465 series.
1) Install the desk top/wall mount bracket into the
notches on the base top for desk top mounting.
For wall mounting, see “Mounting the Base Unit on
a Wall” on page 6.
2) Connect the AC adapter to the AC ADAPTER
jack and to a standard AC wall outlet.
3) Connect the telephone
line cord to the TEL LINE
jack and to a telephone
socket on the wall.
Make sure the AC
Adapter/s remains
switched ON at all
times. Use only
the Uniden AC
Adapter/s supplied
with this unit.
Start
Here!
Installing the Base Unit
To AC outlet
AC adapter
(supplied)
To AC adapter
Australia
New Zealand
Telephone line cord (supplied)
To TEL LINE
To telephone
socket
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Installing the AA batteries
1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the
cover down until it comes off.
2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing
correct + - polarity.
•Use only “AA”
rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries. Do Not use
Alkaline, Lithium, or
non-rechargeable
batteries. Using
incorrect batteries
could damage or limit
the performance of
this unit.
• Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the charger after
each phone call.
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4) Set the base on a desk or tabletop.
5) Rise the antenna to a vertical position.
Connecting the charger - DSS2465 only
1) Connect the AC adapter into the charging
cradle and to a AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset in the charger with the
keypad facing forward (see “Installing the
AA batteries” below to install the batteries.
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3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up
until it snaps into place.
Charging the handset
1) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad
facing up.
The DSS2455 and DSS2465 series will only work with “AA” Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of batteries,
the display will show “Use rechargeable battery only”.
• After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20 hours.
2) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that
the AC adapter is plugged in and switch on. Clean the handset and base charge contacts
with a pencil eraser.
During a power cut
or if the AC Adapter
is switched off,
this telephone
will not operate.
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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION & SAFETY i
QUICK START GUIDE ii
CONTENTS v
GETTING STARTED 1
Controls and Functions 1
Uniden Company Philosophy 3
Welcome 3
Features 4
Checking the Package Contents 5
Terminology 5
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 6
Battery Maintenance 6
Installing the Beltclip 7
Headset Installation 8
Display and Icons 8
About Soft Key Function 9
DSS2455/DSS2465 Flow Chart 10
About the Menu 12
Setting up the Menu 15
BASICS 23
Making and Receiving Calls 23
Placing a Call on Hold 24
Redialing a Call 24
Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 26
Clarity Booster 26
Ringer Mute (temporarily) 27
Mute Microphone 27
Traveling Out-of-Range 27
Flash and Call Waiting 28
New Message LED 28
PHONEBOOK 29
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 29
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 31
Viewing the Phonebook 33
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 34
Speed Dialing 34
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number,
Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 35
Chain Dialing 36
Memory Dialing (base only) 36
CALLER ID 37
Viewing the Caller ID List 38
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 39
Using the Caller ID Message List 40
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 41
Turning the Answering System On/Off 42
Setting up your Answering System 42
Using your Answering System 49
Remote Operation 52
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 55
Connecting the Charger 55
Register the Handset 56
Using Two Way Communication between the Handsets
Anywhere without the Base (DirectLink) 57
3-Way Conferencing 58
4-Way Conferencing 58
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 59
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 61
Changing the Digital Security Code 61
Note on Power Sources 62
TROUBLESHOOTING 63
INDEX 66
REMOTE OPERATION CARD 67
WARRANTY 69
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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7
8
9
10
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18
15
1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Beltclip Hole
4. Hands Free Speaker
5. Handset Battery Compartment
6. New Message LED
7. Handset Earpiece
8. LCD Display
9. Key
10. Key
11. Key
12. Soft Keys
13. /▲(up) Key
14. Key
15. /▼(down) Key
16. Key
17. Key
18. Handset Microphone
19. Handset Charging Contacts
GETTING STARTED
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38
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40
41
42
43
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46 47
(DSS2465 only)
48
50
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20. Base Speaker
21. (repeat)/SELECT Key
22. (delete) Key
23. Key
24. Message Counter Display
25. Key
26. (answer on) Key
27. Charge LED
28. Key
29. Key
30. Key
31. Key
32. Key
43. (volume) / ▲(up) Key
44. (volume) / ▼(down) Key
45. Microphone
46. Telephone Input
47. DC Power Input
48. Charging Contacts (DSS2465 only)
49. Charge LED (DSS2465 only)
50. DC Power Input (DSS2465 only)
33. Base Charging Contacts
34. Base Antenna
35. (skip)/SELECT Key
36. In use LED
37. (play/stop) Key
38. Key
39. (record) Key
40. Key
41. Key
42. (talk) Key/speaker LED
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden DSS2455 or DSS2465 series Multi Handset Cordless System
telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. It can support up to 4 handsets. Using
extra handsets (optional), you can establish a 4-way conference call (2 handsets-Base Speaker Phone-an outside
line, or 3 handsets-an outside line). Additionally, with 4-way conference using 2 handsets, another 2 handsets can
establish an intercom call. You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office
where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
WELCOME
To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world.
UNIDEN COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
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Great features of this cordless phone include:
• Designed and Engineered in Japan
• 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
• Integrated Digital Answering Machine
• Multi (4) Handset Capable (2 handsets Included (DSS2465 only))
• Long Range (up to 1km) #
• Dual Keypad (Backlit on Handsets)
• Digital Duplex Speakerphones on Handset and Base
Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features:
• Alpha Memory Dialling
• POP ID - Caller Name Identification*
• 16 Individual Caller Tone Allocation* (8 Rings/8 Melodies)
• 100 Caller ID * Memories with Phonebook
• 4 Line Backlit Full Dot Matrix LCD Display with Clock
• Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
• Intercom/Announce Call Transfer
• Handset Conferencing (for example, 2 handsets + Base + Outside Call)
• Two-Way Communication between Handsets Anywhere without the Base
• Conversation Record
• And More!
FEATURES
* Caller ID, POP ID and Individual Caller Tone Allocation (Distinctive Ring) features work only if you subscribe to the
service provided by your local telephone company. There is usually a fee for this service.
#Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
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