Uniden DSS7855 User manual

Series Owners Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
DSS7855
DSS7855+1
DSS7855+2

WELCOME/ FEATURES 2
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4
DISPLAY AND ICONS 6
SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8
GETTING STARTED 9
BASICS 29
PHONEBOOK 37
CALLER ID 45
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 52
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 62
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 67
TROUBLESHOOTING 71
MEMORY LIST 74
INDEX 75
REMOTE OPERATION CARD 76
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART 78
Setting up the Phone 9
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Main Menu Options 14
Setting Menu Options 15
Making and Receiving Calls 29
Flash and Call Waiting 31
Placing a Call on Hold 31
Redialing a Call 32
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece
and Speaker Volume 33
Do Not Disturb (DND) 33
Mute Microphone 34
Tone Dialing Switch-over (Australia only) 34
Traveling Out of Range 35
Privacy Mode 35
3 or 4-way conferencing 36
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) 37
Chain Dialing 38
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 39
Viewing the Phonebook 41
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 42
Speed Dialing 42
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number,
Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial 43
Copying Phonebook Locations 44
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 45
Viewing the Caller ID List 47
Deleting a Caller ID Message 48
Using the Caller ID Message List 50
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 52
Turning the Answering System On/ Off 53
Setting your Outgoing Message (Greeting) 53
Using the Answering Setup Menu 54
New Message LED 54
Using Your Answering System 55
Remote Operation 58
Expanding Your Phone 62
Connecting the Charger 62
Register the Handset 63
Using DirectLink Mode 64
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 65
Changing the Digital Security Code 67
Find Handset 67
Installing the Beltclip 67
Headset Installation 67
Note on Power Sources 68
General Information 70
Liquid Damage 73
WARRANTY 82
Contents
[1]

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone
System! When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support
up to 10 cordless handsets. The DSS7855 model includes one handset, the DSS7855+1
model includes 2 handsets and the DSS7855+2 model includes 3 handsets. 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. Extra handsets also allow you to establish a 4-
way conference call among two handsets, the base speakerphone, and an outside line.
5.8GHz Digital Expandable
Integrated Answering Device
Dual Keypad with LCD Screen at Base
10 Multi-Handset Expandability
Hands-Free Duplex Speakerphone at Handsets and Base
Caller ID*/Caller ID on Call Waiting (subscribe through local telephone company)
100 Programmable Memory Locations
Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets**
20 Distinctive Ring* Options (10 Tones/10 Melodies)
Mute/Hold Features
Do Not Disturb (DND)
Room/Baby Monitoring**
Battery Level Indicator
Clock Display
Animation Displays
* Caller ID, Distinctive Ring features require subscription to the Caller Display service
from your network supplier. A fee normally applies for this.
Caller ID on Call Waiting currently only available in Australia.
** Requires the use of multiple handsets.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
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Welcome
Features
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This series features and 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. Auto Standby allows you to hang up by
simply returning the handset to the cradle.
Be sure to visit our web site:
- The handset is not in use, and or has not been pressed. No
dial tone is present.
- The hand set is not in the cradle, and or has been pressed,
enabling a dial tone. appears on the display.
AutoTalk AutoStandby
talk/flash speaker
talk/flash speaker
.
To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, this
series has digital security, which automatically selects one of more than 10,00 0,000 digital
security codes for the handset and base. Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than
standard digital transmissions. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended
range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones.
Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations.
With mode, you can use 2 or more handsets as radio transceivers (walkie-talkies).
Random Code
IntegriSound
DirectLink
www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz
• Standby Mode
• Talk Mode
Terminology
Talk
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1
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 19
20
14
17
18
15
16
13
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Beltclip Hole
3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. New Message LED
6. Handset Earpiece
7. LCD Display
8. Keys (P.8)
9. (volume up/down) (P.33 & 15)
10 (P.34 & 39)
11. (P.29)
12. (P.65 & 31)
13. Headset Jack Cover
14. (P.30 & 31)
15. (P.30 & 15)
16. (P.47)
17 (P.39)
18. (P.37)
19. Handset Microphone
20. Handset Charging Contacts
soft
/vol /
/tone/<
speaker
intcom/hold
talk/ flash
end
cid
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phonebook
.
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Controls & Functions
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21. In use LED
22. (P. 55)
23. (P. 47 & 15)
24. Charge LED
25. Base Charging Contacts
26. (P. 56)
27. (microphone)
28. (P. 53)
29. (P. 33)/ DND LED
30. (P. 34 & 39)
31. Message Counter Display
32. Keys (P. 8)
33. Base Speaker
34. /speaker LED (P. 30)
35. (P. 37)
36. (P. 65 &31)
37. Key (P. 31 & 67)
38. (volume
up/ down) (P. 33 & 15)
39. Jack
40. Jack
play/ stop
cid/exit
delete message
mic
answer on/ off
do not disturb
tone
soft
speaker
phonebook
intercom/hold
flash/find hs
/volume /
/
/
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE

SUN 12:00A
Handset #1
New CID: 5
REDIAL MENU
ICON Appears During DESCRIPTION
Standby/Talk icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on
the battery status (full, medium, low, and empty).
Standby off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.
Talk The icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk The icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
Talk The icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
Talk The Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.
Battery
Ringer
Mute
Speaker
Privacy
Display and Icons
Example of the standby mode display
!Handset
* appears if you have a new message.
appears if you turn your answering system off.
** appears when the message storage is full.
appears if you set your answering system to announce only.
Day of the week and time/battery icon
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received
*Status of your answering machine Day of the week and time
**Number of message Number of new Caller ID calls
received
• Base
ANSWER
NEW
OFF
FULL
Announce
ONLY
[6]
REDIAL MENU RECORD

Animation Displays (Handset only)
The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and
what they mean:
Turning on the phone Hanging up the phone Confirmation (Done!) Deleting (Deleted!)
Making a call Find Handset/Paging the Handset
Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting.
Out of Range Unavailable Low Battery
Welcome!
Please wait.....
1:53
End Done! Deleted!
Talk
1:54
MUTE MENU
Paging
REDIAL MENU
Ringer Volume
REDIAL MENU
Ringer Volume
REDIAL MENU
Ringer Volume
REDIAL MENU
Out Of Range
REDIAL MENU
Unavailable Low Battery
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REDIAL MENU

Soft Key Function
"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on the base
and on each handset.
- Access the main menu - Access stored Caller ID messages
- Set up CIDCW options - Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset
- Store or edit phone numbers - Access Voice mail waiting
The soft keys will not appear while the handsets are charging.
The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when the
handset is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last dialed number. When the handset is in talk
mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone. Complete information on the features controlled by the soft
keys can be found under each feature.
Soft Keys allow you to:
Note:
In standby mode Base
Handset
In Talk Mode Base
Handset
SUN 12:00A
Handset #1
New CID: 5
Talk
REDIAL MENU
MUTE MENU
0:00
SP-Phone
MUTE MENU
0:00
SUN 12:00A
New CID: 5
REDIAL MENU RECORD
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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Connect the base unit
C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
D. Connect the charger
E. Mount the base unit on a wall
Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
A. Choose the best location
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid excessive
moisture, extremely
low temperatures,
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
Choose a central location
For maximum
range:
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Keep the antenna
free of obstruction.
When the handset
is not in use place
the handset in an
upright position.
Do not hold the
handset where you
would block the
signal.
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Use only the
supplied [AAD-
041S] AC adapter.
Do not use any
other AC adapter.
Do not place the
power cord where
it creates a trip
hazard or where it
could become
chafed and create
a fire or electrical
hazard.
B. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the jack
and to a standard wall outlet. Connect
the AC adapter to a continuous power supply
(i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch).
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place
the handset in the base unit. Place the base
unit close to the AC outlet so that you can
unplug the AC adapter easily.
3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If
the LED does not illuminate, check to see that
the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset
makes good contact with the base charging
contacts.
4) After install the battery pack in the handset,
charge your handset for at least 15-20 hours
before plugging into the phone line.
5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged,
TEL
LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. If your
telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your
telephone company for assistance.
DC IN 9V
240VAC
connect the telephone line cord to the
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GETTING STARTED

C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in
the base unit. To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack,
DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base
unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use
the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the
cover downward to remove.
2) Turn the battery pack so that the connector with the
red and black wires is near the jack inside the battery
compartment. Match the connector's wire colors to the
polarity label in the battery compartment (the connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way).
Push the battery pack connector into the jack until it
clicks into place.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently pulling
on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery
jack will remain in place.
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and
slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
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Use only the
Uniden (BT-446)
rechargeable
battery pack
supplied with your
cordless
telephone.
Replacement
battery packs are
available. See our
website for
information.
www.uniden.com.au
www.uniden.co.nz
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
DC IN 9V
TEL LINE
240V AC
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1. Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord through
the hole on the wall mount adapter.
2. Plug the AC adapter into the jack.
3. Plug the telephone line cord into the jack.
4. Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.
5. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
Hook the cord on the notch of the wall mount adapter.
6. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
Hook the cord on the notch of the wall mount adapter.
7. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting
posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone
is firmly seated. To remove, push up a tab on the wall
mount adapter as shown.
!DO NOT use an
AC outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.
To remove, push up
a tab on the wall
mount adapter as
shown.
[12]
GETTING STARTED

Direct wall mounting
If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before
doing this, consider the following:
Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could
cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
Try to mount your phone within 1.5m of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths.
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
Use #10 screws (minimum length of 35mm) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall
material where the base unit will be placed.
1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall
(with their appropriate anchors). 100mm
apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall
and screw heads for mounting the phone.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 12 to
mount the telephone.
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3mm
100mm
35mm
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For Global
Setup and
Deregister HS
menu options,
make sure the
line is not in use
and the handsets
are within range
of the base.
Main menu flow
chart is provided
on page 78.
Main Menu Options
Your phone has seven main menu options:
and You can change
and settings from the base or from any handset.
and are only available from a handset. appears on the base
but is also available on each handset from the sub-menu.
The default settings set at the factory match the features that most people use. You may not need to
change them. However, there are a number of options you must set and entries you must make in
memory to take full advantage of all the phone features.
The table below lists the default settings.
DirectLink Mode, Room/ Baby Monitor, Handset Setup,
Answ. Setup, Contrast, Global Setup Deregister HS. Room/ Baby Monitor,
Answ. Setup , Global Setup DirectLink Mode,
Handset Setup Deregister HS Contrast
Handset Setup
Default Settings
Function Handset Base Function Handset Base
Ringer Tone Flicker - Day & Time SUN 12:00AM
Distinctive Ring On - CIDCW Off
Auto Talk On Dial Mode Tone
Anykey Answer On - Name Tag On
Banner Insert Zero On(NZ)/Off(Aus)
Contrast level 5 Ring Time 9 times
Key Touch Tone On - Security Code 80
Animation Screen On - Record Time 1 Minute
Message Alert Off
Call Screen On
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GETTING STARTED

!You must have at
least two handsets
to use Direct Link
Mode.
Setting Menu Options
Entering the Menu.
• Press the soft key to access the main menu.
• Use to scroll through options.
• Press the soft key to make a selection.
• Press the soft key to return to the previous screen.
• Press on the handset or on the base to exit
the menu.
In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink
Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or
a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact
with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to activate
this feature.
1. Press the soft key and select the DirectLink
Mode menu.
appears.
2. Press the soft key to enter DirectLink mode.
You will hear a confirmation tone, and appears.
3. To return to normal mode, press the soft key and then the soft key, or
return the handset to the cradle.
MENU
OK
BACK
MENU
ENTER
CANCEL OK
/volume up/down
end cid/exit
DirectLink Mode (Handset Only)
Using DirectLink Mode
To enter DirectLink mode press
[ENTER]
DirectLink Mode Complete
BACK OK
Directlink Mode
Room Monitor
Handset Setup
BACK ENTER
To enter
Directlink mode
press [ENTER]
BACK OK
Room Monitor
Contrast
Answ. Setup
Handset
Base
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!This feature only
works when the
handset(s) is
within the range
of the base.
Room/Baby Monitor
This feature allows you to monitor
sounds in another room. Place the
base or a handset in the room you wish
to monitor; it will function as a
microphone. A second handset can
be set to function as a remote
speaker, allowing you to monitor
sounds in the room.
1) Press the soft key and select the
Room Monitor menu.
appears.
2) Select the handset or base you want to monitor by using
3) Press the soft key. appears, and you hear sounds in the
room where the handset or base is installed.
4) To turn off the Room Monitor, press the soft key, or
Using Room/Baby Monitor
MENU
.
OK
END
To Room Monitor
Room Monitor
.
/volume up/down
end
END
Room Monitor
Handset # 2
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GETTING STARTED

Handset Setup / Base Setup
The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset.
Selecting a Ringer Tone (Handset only)
Ringer Tone lets you choose from 10 ringer tones or 10 melodies:
(Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop, Party
Clap, Reminder)
(Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9], For Elise [Elise], We Wish You A Merry
Christmas [Merry-Xmas], Home Sweet Home [Hm Swt Hm], Lorri Song #6 [Lorri Song], When Irish Eyes
Are Smiling [Irish Eyes], Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart [Sweet heart], Waltzing Matilda
[W Matilda], Old MacDonald [Old MacDld])
- Ringers
- Melodies
You must set the separate ringer tone on each handset.
1. Press the soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and
hen the Ringer Tone submenu.
2. Press to move the pointer. You will hear
the ringer or melody as you scroll through the options.
3. When you reach the ringer tone you want, press the soft key.
You will hear a confirmation tone.
MENU
OK
/volume up/down BACK OK
Ringer Tones
Clatter
Flicker
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Distinctive Ringer Setup (Handset only)
Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook
number (100 stored locations available). When a call is received and the Caller ID
information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone
uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular Caller. You can assign distinctive rings to
multiple phonebook memory locations. Switching the setting to Distinctive Off disables
distinctive ringing: all incoming calls will have normal ring tone. Switching to Distinctive On
activates all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.
1) Press the soft key. Select the Handset
Setup menu, and then the Distinctive Ring submenu.
2) Press to select or .
3) Press the soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
MENU
OK
Autotalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle.
You do not have to push any buttons to answer the call.
1) Press the soft key. Select the Handset
Setup menu, and then the Autotalk submenu.
2) Press to select or .
3) Press the soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
MENU
OK
/volume up/down
/volume up/down
On Off
Setting the Autotalk (Handset only)
On Off
BACK OK
Distinctive Ring
Off
On
BACK OK
Auto Talk
Off
On
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GETTING STARTED

Setting Anykey Answer (Handset only)
Setting the True Banner (Handset only)
Anykey Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any number key,
on the handset.
1) Press elect the Handset Setup
Menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu.
3) Press the soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays.
The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode,
Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor, and Copy Phonebook operation.
The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well.
1) Press the soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu,
and then the Banner submenu.
2) Use the number keypad ( - ), ,
Or to enter or edit the name.
3) Press the soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
/tone/ <
#/>
0 9 /tone/ < #/
OK
or
OK
MENU
,
BACK
MENU s
2) Press to select or/volume up/down
>
On Off
BACK OK
Banner
Moms Phone #1
DELETE
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BACK OK
Anykey Answer
Off
On
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