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
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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.
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- 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. 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 /
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/
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
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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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