Uniden DSS7915 Series User manual

DSS7915
DSS7915+1
Series Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Contents
Welcome....................................................................... 4
Product Overview........................................................ 6
Features:.................................................................. 6
Parts of the Phone ................................................... 7
Using the Interface ...................................................... 9
Reading the Handset Display .................................. 9
Using the Four-way Function Key.......................... 10
Using the Handset Menus ..................................... 10
Entering Text from your Phone .............................. 11
Installing the Phone .................................................. 12
Choosing the Best Location................................... 12
Installing the Rechargeable Battery....................... 13
Connecting the Base and Charging the
Handset ................................................................ 14
Installing the Belt Clip ............................................ 15
Connecting to the Phone Line .............................. 15
Testing the connection ........................................... 15
Changing the Dial Mode ........................................ 16
Basic Setup................................................................ 17
Setting the Day & Time .......................................... 17
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting ....................... 17
Activating Distinctive Ring ..................................... 18
Name Tag .............................................................. 18
Insert 0 .................................................................. 18
Activating the Key Touch Tone............................... 19
Adjusting the LCD Contrast ................................... 19
Setting the Animation Screen ................................ 19
Setting up Voice Mail................................................. 20
Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access......... 21
Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator..... 21
Adding Accessory Handsets.................................... 22
Compatible Handsets ............................................ 22
Charge the Accessory Handset ............................. 22
Registering DSS7905 Accessory Handsets .......... 23
Registering the DSS7805WP Compatible Handsets.....24
Resetting the Handsets............................................. 24
Setting up the Phonebook ....................................... 25
Creating Phonebook Entries.................................. 25
Chain Dialing ......................................................... 26
Finding a Phonebook Entry ................................... 27
Editing Phonebook Entries .................................... 27
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook............................................................. 28
Erasing Phonebook Entries ................................... 28
Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station..... 29
Customizing Your Phone .......................................... 30
Changing the Handset Banner .............................. 30

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Selecting a Ring Tone............................................ 31
Activating AutoTalk................................................. 32
Activating Any Key Answer .................................... 32
Using your Phone...................................................... 33
Making a call from the Phonebook ........................ 34
Making a call with Speed Dial................................ 34
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone
during a Call........................................................... 34
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists........ 35
Using the Caller ID List ......................................... 35
Making a call from a Caller ID Record ................... 36
Deleting Caller ID Numbers .................................. 36
Using Call Waiting ................................................. 37
Redialing a Number ............................................... 38
Deleting a Redial Record....................................... 38
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume......................................................... 39
Adjusting the Ringer Volume ................................ 39
Adjusting the Speaker Volume .............................. 39
T-coil (Handset only) ............................................. 39
Finding a Lost Handset............................................. 40
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ..................... 40
Placing a Call on Hold ........................................... 40
Conferencing ......................................................... 41
Transferring a Call ................................................. 41
Answering a Transferred Call ............................... 41
Using Special Features............................................. 42
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)......................... 42
Muting the Microphone .......................................... 42
Privacy Mode ......................................................... 42
Using the DirectLink Feature ................................. 43
Intercom................................................................. 44
Room Monitor ........................................................ 45
Tone Dialing Switch Over....................................... 46
Installing the Optional Headset.............................. 46
Maintenance............................................................... 47
Specications......................................................... 47
Battery Replacement and Handling ...................... 48
Cleaning the Battery Contacts ............................... 48
Low Battery Alert ................................................... 49
Talk and Standby Times......................................... 49
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 50
Resetting the Handset ........................................... 50
Changing the Digital Security Code....................... 51
Traveling Out of Range.......................................... 51
Common Issues..................................................... 52
Liquid Damage .......................................................... 54

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Precautions! .............................................................. 55
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery
Warning ................................................................. 55
Index ........................................................................... 57
One Year Limited Warranty....................................... 62

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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.

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Terminology used in this Manual
Standby The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [/ash]or [ ] is not pressed, no line
has been activated. No dial tone is present.
CID
Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
With this service and a display on your cordless phone, you will be able to see the incoming caller
information such as name and phone number.
CID/CW or
CIDCW
Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your Telephone provider. With this ser-
vice, you will be able to view incoming caller information while 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 handsets on your system, you can use two handsets as 2-way radios.
Accessory
Handsets
This phone system is expandable and will support a total of ten (10) handsets to one base. The
DSS7905 accessory handset is compatible with this model.
Global
settings
Global Settings apply to all registered handsets. If you change something under the global menu,
you change it for all handsets. Only one handset can change global settings at a time, and you
have to make sure the phone is not currently being used.
Station Any handset or the base.
Talk A telephone line has been activated on the handset or base, enabling a dial tone.

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Product Overview
Features:
5.8GHz DSS Expandable System
Expands up to 10 Handsets
Caller ID*
Caller ID on Call Waiting
Name Tag (POP ID)
Distinctive Ring
Advanced Phonebook Features:
Store Up to 100 Names for each station
Alphabetical Search
Distinctive Ring by Party
Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook
DirectLink™
Room Monitoring
Speakerphone on Handset
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20 Ringer Options on Handset (10 Tones/10
Melodies)
10 Speed Dial Numbers
Last 3 Number Redial
Call Transfer
Conferencing
Intercom
T-coil
Handset Keypad Lock
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* Caller ID, Name Tag, Distinctive Ring features require
subscription to the Caller Display service from your
network supplier. A fee normally applies for this.
The Caller ID on Call Waiting service is currently
unavailable in New Zealand.

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Parts of the Phone
The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone.
Handset
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Handset Antenna
Headset Jack Cover
Beltclip Hole
Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
Handset Battery Compartment
New Message LED
Handset Earpiece
LCD Display
Soft keys
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[int’com/hold] (intercom/hold) key
Handset Microphone
Handset Charging Contacts
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Base
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Base Charging Contacts
[nd hs] (nd handset) key
Charge LED
DC IN 9V Jack
TEL LINE Jack
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Using the Interface
Reading the Handset 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
Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on.
Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk The speaker icon appears when the handset speakerphone is in
use.
Talk This icon appears when T-coil mode is turned on.
Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off.
Standby/Talk The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: empty, low,
medium, and full.

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The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items:
Handset
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 [ ].
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.
Note: 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.
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Entering Text from your Phone
You can use the number keypad on your handset 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 dis-
played rst, then lower case letters, then the number on the key.
If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the rst 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 times to enter o.
Press 8 six times to enter v.
Press 4 six times to enter i.
Press 3 ve times to enter e.
Press 7 eight times to enter s.
Press the OK soft key to end your text en-
try.
If you make a mistake while entering a name, use
[#/>] or [
tone
/<] to move the cursor to the incorrect
character. Press the DELETE soft key to erase the
wrong character, and then enter the correct char-
acter. To delete all characters, press and hold the
DELETE soft key.
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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:
The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected
to a switch).
The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ov-
ens, and uorescent lighting.
For better reception, place the base as high 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 disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact
your telephone company or a qualied installer.
Note: For maximum range:
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.
Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.
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Installing the Rechargeable Battery
Use only the Uniden BT-446 or BT-750 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
Follow the steps below to install a battery:
Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the nger 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 snap into place. Gently pull on the battery cable. If the battery connector comes lose,
try connecting again until the battery snaps into place.
Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack.
Connect the AC adaptor to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch).
Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward.
Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adaptor
is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
Charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line.
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Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on
each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.
To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes.
Connecting to the Phone Line
Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the tele-
phone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.
Testing the connection
To test your connection, try making a call. If your call connects, the
settings are ne. If your call does not connect, check the following:
Check the AC adaptor cord. Make sure it is securely connected to the DC IN connector and to a standard AC
power outlet.
Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don’t see the “battery full” icon, check to make sure
the battery is properly connected.)
Change dial mode (instructions on page 16).
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Changing the Dial Mode (Australian Model Only)
Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dial-
ing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing,
so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse di-
aling, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode. If you cannot connect to the tele-
phone network, please follow the steps below to modify your phone’s settings:
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DIAL MODE submenu.
Press [ ] on the four-way function key to select PULSE. (The initial setting is Tone).
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
If you ever need to change the dial mode back to Tone, follow the same procedure, but select TONE in step 2.
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Setting the Day & Time
To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below.
Note: If you don’t press any keys for two minutes when setting the date and time, the
phone will exit the menu.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DAY & TIME submenu.
Press [ ] or [ ] to select the day of the week, and then the → soft key.
Press [ ] or [ ] to select hour, and then the → soft key.
Press [ ] or [ ] to select minute, and then the → soft key.
Press [ ] or [ ] to To select AM or PM, then press the SAVE soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting
Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and
number of someone who calls when you’re already on the line. You’ll need to subscribe
to these features with your phone company before you can use them. To let your phone
support these features, follow the steps below:
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the CIDCW submenu.
Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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Activating Distinctive Ring
You can assign special ring tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone
gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a
Distinctive ring to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling. To turn on
Distinctive ring, follow these steps:
Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the DISTINCTIVE RING submenu.
Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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Name Tag
Name Tagging works with the caller display number from Caller ID. You will need to subscribe to the Caller ID feature
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 the phonebook number will be displayed. To change the Name Tagging setting,
follow the steps listed below.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the NAME TAG submenu.
Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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This feature adds “0” or “00” at the beginning of the number received from Caller ID. The default setting for New
Zealand is ON. The default setting for Australia is OFF. To change the Name Tagging setting, follow the steps listed
below.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the INSERT 0 submenu.
Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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Activating the Key Touch Tone
Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this
tone on or off.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY
TOUCH TONE submenu.
Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Adjusting the LCD Contrast
Contrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one from the 10 levels for optimum
viewing.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the
CONTRAST submenu.
Press [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key to adjust the contrast of the LCD.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
Setting the Animation Screen
The Animation screen displays animation on the handset LCD. The animations will be
displayed on the LCD screen during a call, ringer volume setting, when you hang up, and
so on.
Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu and then the ANI-
MATION SCREEN submenu.
Press [ ] or [ ] to select ON or OFF.
Press the OK soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone.
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