Uniden DSS 7905 User manual

DSS7905
Accessory Handset
Owner’s Manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DSS7905
accessory handset and charger. You can place this fully
featured cordless handset anywhere your home has AC
power.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for
explanation purposes. Some illustrations may differ
from the actual unit.
Important!
The DSS7905 accessory handset will not operate until it is
registered to a Uniden main base. This manual describes
how to set up your new handset; for more detailed
instructions on operating your new handset, please refer to
the manual supplied with your base.
Terminology Used in this Manual
Base The main part of the phone that connects
to your phone line and lets you make and
receive calls.
Charger A cradle that charges an accessory handset.
It connects to power but not to a phone line.
Accessory A handset that works with an expandable
Handset phone base. Accessory handsets must be
registered to a base.
Standby The handset is not in use. If it is off the
cradle, no line has been activated. No dial
tone is present.
Station Any handset or the base.
Talk A telephone line has been activated on the
handset or the base, enabling a dial tone.

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Compatible Bases
Your phone is compatible with the DSS79xx series
(including DSS7960+1 two line phone) and the DSS78xx
series.
Please visit our website at; Australian model: www.uniden.
com.au , New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz for the
most up-to-date list of compatible bases.
Note: Two-line operation is supported only when the
handset is registered to a two-line base.
Installing the Accessory Handset
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure your package contains the following items. If
any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase.
• Cordless Handset
Charging Cradle
AC Adapter, model #
AAD-600S
Input: 240V AC 50 Hz
Output: 9V DC 210 mA
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•
Rechargeable NiMH
Battery Pack
Model/Capacity: # BT-
446/800mAh 3.6V
Beltclip
Printed Material
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Installing the Battery
Follow the steps below to install the
rechargeable battery pack.
1. Usingthengerindentation,pressin
on the battery case cover and slide it
down to remove it.
2. Plug the battery connector into the
battery compartment jack. Be sure
to match the red and black wires to
the label near the jack.
3. Gently pull on the battery wires. If
the battery connector comes loose,
try connecting it again.
4. Replace the battery case cover and
slide it up until it clicks into place.
Note: Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery
pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the tabs with the holes on each side
of the handset. Press the belt clip down until
both tabs click into place.
To remove the belt clip, pull both sides of the
clip to release the tabs from the holes.
Installing the Optional
Headset
Your phone may be used with an optional
headset. To use a headset, insert the
headset plug into the headset jack.
Headsets may be purchased by calling the
Uniden Parts Department. See back cover
page for contact information.

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Charging the Accessory Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that
automatically recharges when the handset is placed in the
charger.
1. Connect the AC
adapter to the
DC IN 9V jack and to
a 240V AC outlet that
is not controlled by a
wall switch.
Caution: Use only
the Uniden AAD-600S
adapter.
2. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.
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 charging contacts on the charging cradle.
4. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours
 beforeusingyournewhandsetforthersttime.
Registering the Handset
You must register the handset to the base before you can
use it. Only one handset can be registered at a time. (If
an accessory handset has previously been registered to a
base, you must reset the handset before you can register it
to a new base.)

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For Base Models DSS79xx:
To register to a DSS79xx
series base, simply place
the accessory handset in
the base. While the handset
is registering, HANDSET
REGISTERING will
appear in the LCD. When
REGISTRATION COMPLETE.
is displayed; the handset has
been registered to the base.
If REGISTRATION FAILED.
appears, remove the handset
from the base and try again.
Note: The model number for your telephone base is
located on the bottom of main base unit.
For Other Base Models
1. Select your base model from this list and follow these
directions:
DSS7815
DSS7855
Disconnect the base AC adapter.
While holding the [nd handset],
reconnect the AC Adapter.
On the handset, press and hold
[#] until the display reads HANDSET
REGISTERING and you hear a beep.
Disconnect the base AC adapter.
While holding the [ash/nd hs],
reconnect the AC Adapter.
On the handset, press and hold
[#] until the display reads HANDSET
REGISTERING and you hear a beep.
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2. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE. is displayed;
the handset has been registered to the base. If
REGISTRATION FAILED. appears, please try these
steps again.

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Resetting Handsets
If you want to register the handset to a different base or
replaceahandsetwithanotherone,youmustrstclearthe
registration information from the base and the handset.
1. Press and hold [ ] and
[#] for at least 5 seconds,
until the SYSTEM
RESET menu appears.
2. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH
HANDSET? appears in the display.
3. Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be de-
registered from the list, and then press the OK soft key.
DEREGISTER HS appears.
4. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the
OK soft key. When ARE YOU SURE? appears, select
 YES.Youwillhearaconrmationtone.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base
If the original base this handset was registered to is
not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or
somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and
use it with another base.
1. Press and hold [ ] and [#]
for more than 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET
menu appears.
2. Select the BASE UNAVAILABLE submenu.
BASE UNAVAILABLE appears in the display.
3. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press the OK
soft key. When ARE YOU SURE? appears, select YES.
 Youwillhearaconrmationtone,andthehandset
deletes its own link to the base without trying to contact
the base.
Now you are ready to register the handset to the new base.
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Using the Interface
Parts of the Handset
1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack
Cover
3. Beltclip Hole
4. Speakerphone
Speaker and
Ringer
5. Handset Battery
Compartment
6. New Message
LED
7. Handset Earpiece
8. LCD Display
9. Soft keys
10.[ /ash]
 (talk/ash)key
11. [ ]
(phonebook) key
12. [*/tone] key
13.[ ]
(speaker) key
14.[ ]
(up) key
15. [ ]
(end call) key
16. []
(caller ID) key
17. []
(down) key
18. [#]
(pound) key
19. [redial/pause]
key
20. [int’com/hold]
(intercom/hold)
key
21.Handset
Microphone
22.Handset Charging
Contacts
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speaker hold pause
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int,com
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7
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Reading the Display
The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your
phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean.
ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows
the following items:
Note: Illustration is of a single line system. Dual line systems will have
different soft keys and standby screen.
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
Standby
Standby/Talk
The talk icon appears while on a call.
The privacy icon appears when Privacy
mode is turned on.
The call record icon appears while
recording a conversation (Answering
System base only).
The mute icon appears when you mute
the handset.
The speaker icon appears when the
handset speakerphone is in use.
This icon appears when T-coil mode is
turned on.
This icon appears when Line 1 is in use.
(two-line base only.)
This icon appears when Line 2 is in
use. (two-line base only.)
The ringer off icon indicates that the
ringer is turned off.
The battery icon indicates the handset
battery status: empty, low, medium, and
full.
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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 appears here.)

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Using the Four-way Function Key
Your handset has a
four-way function key
that allows you to move
the cursor (or highlighted
area) on the display
and access the most
commonly used features
at the touch of a button. By
moving this key to the left,
you open the Phonebook.
Move the key to the
right to access Caller ID
information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over
the key on the station and move to the four positions to get
the feel of how it moves and operates.
Using the Handset Menus
To open the menu, press the MENU soft 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 pressing the OK soft key. To exit the menu and return to
standby, press [ ] on the handset.
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will
time out and exit the menu. When setting Date and Time,
the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
Entering Text from Your Handset
You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text
by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When
youpressthenumberkeyinatextentryeld,thephone
displaystherstletterprintedonthenumberkey.Press
the number key twice to display the second letter and three
timestodisplaythethird.Capitallettersaredisplayedrst,
then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
1
23
abc def
View the
phonebook
Four-way
Function Key
Up
View the
Caller ID
Down

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If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the
rstletter,thenuse[right]or[left]onthefour-wayfunction
key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the
second letter. For example, to enter “Movies”:
1. Press [6] once to enter M.
2. Use [right] on the four-way function key to move the
cursor to the right.
3. Press [6] six times to enter o.
4. Press [8] six times to enter v.
5. Press [4] six times to enter i.
6. Press [3] vetimestoentere.
7. Press [7] eight times to enter s.
8. Press the OK soft key to end your text entry.
If you make a mistake while entering a name, use
[right] or [left] on the four-way function key to move the
cursor to the incorrect character. Press the DELETE soft
key to erase the wrong character, and then enter the correct
character. To delete all characters, press and hold the
DELETE soft key.
Number of times key is pressed

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Using Your Accessory Handset
Making and Receiving Calls
Using the handset Using the speakerphone
Making a
call
Answering
a call
Hanging up
Adjusting the Volume
Ringer Volume
Earpiece Volume
Speaker Volume
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in your handset.
Your phone shares a total of 100 memory entries between
your Phonebook and Caller ID. Once you store 100
phonebook names, Caller ID information can not be stored
1.Remove the handset
from the charger.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press [ /ash]
1. Pick up the handset.
(If AutoTalk is on, the
phone will answer
when you remove
the handset from the
charging cradle.)
2. Press [ /ash]. (If
Any Key Answer is
on, you can also
press any number
keypad.)
Press [ ].
1. Remove the handset
from the charger.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press [ ].
1. Pick up the handset.
(If AutoTalk is on, the
phone will answer when
you remove the handset
from the charging
cradle.)
2. Press [ ].
Press [ ].
Choose from three ringer volume settings (off,
low, and high). With the phone in standby, use
[ ] and [ ] to adjust the ringer volume.
Choose from six volume levels for the
handset. While on a call, press [ ] to make
the handset volume louder or [ ]
to make it softer.
Choose from six volume levels for the
handset. While on a call, press [ ] to make
the handset volume louder or [ ] to make it
softer.

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(but it will still display when the call comes in).
Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID and Call Waiting
through your telephone provider.
Press [ ] toopentheCallerIDlist.Therstthingyouwillsee
is the summary screen. From the summary screen, you have the
following options:
Scroll through the list To scroll through the list from A to Z,
press [ ]. To scroll through the list
from Z to A press [ ].
Jump to entries Press the number key corresponding
beginning with a to the letter you want to jump to.
particular letter
Store a Caller ID Find the entry you want to store and
entry in the press STORE soft key.
phonebook
Dial a Caller ID entry Find the entry you want to dial and
press [ /ash] or [ ].
Delete a Caller ID Find the entry you want to delete and
entry press the DELETE soft key.
Delete all entries Press the DELETE soft key. ARE
YOU SURE? appears, select YES
and press the OK soft key.
Exit the Caller ID list Press [ ] or press the BACK soft key
or [ /ash] again if you are on a call.
Using Call Waiting
If you have a Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds
while you are on a call;
Australian model: Press [ /ash] then [2] to switch between
callers.
New Zealand model: Press [ /ash] to switch between callers.
Using the Phonebook
Your phone allows you to store up to 2 numbers per name and up
to 100 names in your phonebook. Your phone shares a total of 100
memory entries between your phonebook and CID. Once you store
100 phonebook entries, CID information will not be stored and will
only display at time of new incoming calls. When Phonebook entries
are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You
cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete
some of the existing ones.

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Press [ ]to enter the phonebook. Once in the phonebook, you
have the following options:
Scroll through the
entries
Jump to entries
beginning with a
particular letter
Store a new entry
Copy entries to
another handset
Copy ALL entries to
another handset
Dial an entry
Delete an entry
Delete all entries
Close the phonebook
To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z,
press [ ]. To scroll through the phonebook
from Z to A press [ ].
Press the number key corresponding to the
letter you want to jump to.
Press the NEW soft key and follow the
directions.
1. Find the entry you want to copy.
2. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
3. Select COPY SELECTION, and then
press the OK soft key.
4. TO WHICH UNIT? appears. Select the
station you want to copy this entry to,
and then press the OK soft key. You will
 hearaconrmationtone.
1. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
2. Select COPY ALL and press the OK
soft key.
3. TO WHICH UNIT? appears. Select the
station you want to copy this entry to,
and then press the OK soft key.
4. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES
and press the OK soft key. You will hear
 aconrmationtone.
1. Find the entry you want to dial.
2. Press [ /ash] or [ ].
1. Find the entry you want to delete.
2. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
3. Select DELETE SELECTION, and then
press the OK soft key.
4. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES
and press the OK soft key. You will hear
 aconrmationtone.
1. Press the OPTIONS soft key.
2. Select DELETE ALL and press the OK
soft key.
3. ARE YOU SURE? appears. Select YES
and press the OKs oft key. You will hear
 aconrmationtone.
Press [ ] or the BACKsoft key repeatedly if you
are on a call.

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Redialing a Number
You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on the handset.
1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] or the REDIAL
soft key to open the redial list.
2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the redial list.
3. Whenyoundthenumberyouwanttodial,press[ /ash] or
[ ].
Note: You can also press [ /ash] or [ ] before you open the
redial list. In this case, press [redial/pause].
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
While the handset is ringing, press [ ] to mute the ringer
for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. (The
handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.)
Muting the Microphone
To mute the microphone so the caller can’t hear you, press
the MUTE soft key while on a call. MUTE ON will appear
in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will appear and
remain in the display until the feature is turned off. Repeat
the procedure to cancel muting.
Privacy Mode
To prevent other stations from interrupting a call, press the
PRIVACY soft key while on a call. PRIVACY MODE ON
will appear in the display for 2 seconds, but the icon will
appear in the display until the feature is turned off. Repeat
the procedure to turn off privacy mode.

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Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and
Intercom
Put a call on hold
Join a call in
progress
Transfer a call
Cancel a transfer
Accept a transferred
call
Make an intercom
page
Cancel a page
Answer an intercom
page
Press [int’com/hold]. If you leave a caller
onholdformorethanveminutes,thecall
will be disconnected. To return to the party
on hold, press
[ /ash] or [ ].
To join a call already in progress, press
[ /ash] or [ ]. You can hang up normally;
the other station remains connected to the
call.
Press [int’com/hold]; the call will
automatically be placed on hold. Use
[ ] or [ ] to select the station you want to
transfer the call to, and press the
OK soft key. (To page all stations at once,
select ALL.) When the other station answers,
you can talk to the station; the outside call
remains on hold. If the other station accepts
the call, you will be disconnected.
To cancel the transfer and return to the call,
press [ /ash] or [ ].
To answer the page and speak to the
transferring station, press [ /ash] or
[int’com/hold]. To accept the call and speak
to the caller, press [ /ash] again.
With the phone in standby, press
[int’com/hold]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the
station you want to talk with, then press the
OK soft key. (If you select ALL, all other
stations will be paged.)
To cancel the intercom page, press the
CANCEL soft key or [ ].
Press [ /ash] or [int’com/hold]. If
AutoTalk is on, the handset automatically
answers the page when you remove it from
the cradle.

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Accessing Your Answering Machine
If your base has an answering machine, you can use your
handset to get your messages and change your answering
machine setup. To access the answering machine, press the
soft key. The answering machine announces the
number of new and old messages and then waits for your
next command. You have the following options:
Screening Calls
You can listen to callers who leave a message. Press the
SCREEN soft key when the system is answering to listen to the
caller without answering the phone.
Play messages
Repeat a message
Skip a message
Delete a message
End message review
Record a memo
Turn the answering
machine on or off
Record a greeting
Listen to Help
Exit and hang up
Press [ /2]. The system announces
the time, and number of new and old
messages.
Press [|<</1] to go to the start of
the current message. Press [|<</1]
repeatedly to go back to a previous
message.
Press [>>|/3] to go to the beginning of the
next message.
While a message is playing, press [ /4]
and the message will be permanently
deleted.
Press [ /5] to stop the message
playback.
Press [7] to start recording. Press [ /5]
or [7] to stop.
DSS7855 series
Press [6] to turn the answering machine
on. Press [9] to turn the answering
machine off.
DSS7955 series
Press [9] to turn the answering machine
on/off.
Press [8] to start recording. Press [ /5]
or [8] to stop.
Press [0] to hear the Help prompts.
Press [ ] to exit the system and return to
standby.

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Accessing Voicemail
If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program
your access number into your handset and access your
voice mail at the touch of a button.
1. Press the MENU soft key. Select HANDSET SETUP and
EDIT VOICE MAIL submenu.
2. Enter your personal access number (up to 20 digits).
3. If you need to have the phone wait before sending the
next digits, press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second
pause in the dialing sequence. For a longer pause, press
the key multiple times. A P appears in the display each
time you press the key and each pause counts as one
digit.
4. Press the OKsoftkeywhenyouarenished.
Once you program your access number, press the soft
key to dial your voice mail service.
Maintenance
Battery Life
With average use, your battery talk time will be
approximately 5 hours and standby time will be
approximately 7 days. For optimum performance, be sure
to return the handset to the cradle after each call. If the
handset is left off of the base, the actual talk time duration
will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset
is off the cradle
Note:Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip
hazard or where it could become chafed and create a re
or electrical hazard.
Low Battery Alert
When the battery pack is very low, the display shows LOW
BATTERY and the empty battery icon. If the phone is in standby,
none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your
conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the
charging cradle.

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Battery Replacement and Handling
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.
When the talk time becomes short, even after the battery
is recharged, please replace the battery. A replacement
Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by visiting
our website at; Australian model: ww.uniden.com.au , New
Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz
WarningTo avoid the risk of personal injury or property
damage from re or electrical shock, use only BT-446
battery pack with your phone.
Caution:
- This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-
Metal-Hydride battery.
- Do not remove the batteries from the handset to
charge them.
- Never throw the battery into a re, disassemble it,
or heat it.
- Do not remove or damage the battery casing.
- Do not short-circuit the battery.
- Do not charge the battery used in this equipment
in any charger other than the one specied in the
owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage
the battery or cause the battery to explode.
- Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly.