Uniden DSS7955+1 Series User manual

DSS7955
DSS7955+1
DSS7955+2
Series Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Contents
Welcome....................................................................... 4
Terminology used in this Manual ............................. 5
Product Overview........................................................ 6
Features................................................................... 6
Answering Machine Features .................................. 6
Parts of the Phone ................................................... 7
Using the Interface ...................................................... 9
Reading the Handset Display .................................. 9
Reading the Base Display ..................................... 10
Using the Four-way Function Key.......................... 12
Using the Handset and Base Menus ..................... 12
Entering Text from your Phone .............................. 13
Installing the Phone .................................................. 14
Choosing the Best Location................................... 14
Wall Mounting the Base ......................................... 15
Direct Wall Mounting.............................................. 16
Installing the Rechargeable Battery....................... 17
Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset . 18
Installing the Belt Clip ............................................ 19
Connecting to the Phone Line .............................. 19
Testing the connection ........................................... 19
Changing the Dial Mode ........................................ 20
Basic Setup................................................................ 21
Setting the Day & Time .......................................... 21
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting ....................... 22
Activating Distinctive Ring (Handset only) ............. 22
Name Tag............................................................... 22
Insert 0................................................................... 22
Activating the Key Touch Tone (Handset only) ...... 23
Adjusting the LCD Contrast ................................... 23
Setting the Animation Screen (Handset only) ........ 23
Adding Accessory Handsets.................................... 24
Compatible Handsets ............................................ 24
Charge the Accessory Handset ............................. 24
Registering DSS7905 Accessory Handsets........... 25
Registering DSS7805WP Compatible Handsets...... 26
Resetting the Handsets............................................. 26
Setting up the Phonebook ....................................... 27
Creating Phonebook Entries.................................. 27
Finding a Phonebook Entry ................................... 29
Editing Phonebook Entries .................................... 29
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers (Handset only)
in the Phonebook................................................... 30
Erasing Phonebook Entries ................................... 30
Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station..... 31

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Customizing Your Phone .......................................... 32
Changing the Handset Banner (Handset only) ...... 32
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only).................... 33
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) ........................ 34
Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only)............ 34
Using your Phone...................................................... 35
Making a call from the Phonebook ........................ 36
Chain Dialing from the Phonebook ........................ 36
Making a call with Speed Dial................................ 36
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone
during a Call........................................................... 36
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists........ 37
Using the Caller ID List ......................................... 37
Making a call from a Caller ID Record ................... 38
Deleting Caller ID Numbers .................................. 38
Using Call Waiting.................................................. 39
Redialing a Number ............................................... 40
Deleting a Redial Record (Handset only) .............. 40
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume......................................................... 41
Adjusting the Ringer Volume ................................ 41
Adjusting the Speaker Volume .............................. 41
T-coil (Handset only) ............................................. 41
Finding a Lost Handset............................................. 42
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ..................... 42
Placing a Call on Hold ........................................... 42
Conferencing ......................................................... 42
Transferring a Call ................................................. 43
Answering a Transferred Call ............................... 43
Using Special Features............................................. 44
Do Not Disturb (All calls)........................................ 44
Muting the Ringer (One call only) .......................... 44
Muting the Microphone .......................................... 44
Privacy Mode ......................................................... 45
Using the DirectLink Feature ................................. 45
Intercom................................................................. 46
Room Monitor ........................................................ 47
Tone Dialing Switch Over....................................... 48
Installing the Optional Headset.............................. 49
Setting Up the Answering Machine ......................... 50
Features................................................................. 50
Using the Answering Machine Interface ................ 51
Your Greeting......................................................... 52
Setting the Number of Rings.................................. 54
Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) ......... 54
Activating the Message Alert ................................ 55
Activating Call Screening....................................... 55

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Setting a Security Code or
Personal Identication Number (PIN) .................... 55
Using the Answering Machine ................................. 56
Turning your Answering Machine On and Off ........ 56
Reviewing Messages............................................. 57
Screening Calls...................................................... 59
Recording a Conversation ..................................... 60
Recording a Voice Memo....................................... 61
Message Alert ........................................................ 61
Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine....... 62
Maintenance............................................................... 65
Specications......................................................... 65
Battery Replacement and Handling ...................... 66
Cleaning the Battery Contacts ............................... 66
Low Battery Alert ................................................... 67
Talk and Standby Times......................................... 67
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 68
Resetting the Handset ........................................... 68
Changing the Digital Security Code....................... 69
Traveling Out of Range.......................................... 69
Common Issues..................................................... 69
Liquid Damage .......................................................... 72
Precautions! .............................................................. 73
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery
Warning ................................................................. 73
Index ........................................................................... 75
Remote Operation Card ............................................ 80
One Year Limited Warranty....................................... 82

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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 and the base are not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [/ash]or [ ] on the
handset or [ ] on the base 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
service, 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 and the base. If you change something under
the global menu, you change it for all handsets and the base. Only one handset or the base 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
Integrated Digital Answering Machine
Caller ID*
Caller ID on Call Waiting
Name Tag (POP ID)
Distinctive Ring
Base Keypad
Advanced Phonebook Features:
Store Up to 100 Names for each station
Alphabetical Search
Distinctive Ring by Party
Transfer Single Listing or Entire Phonebook
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DirectLink™
Room Monitoring
Speakerphones on Base & Handset
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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Answering Machine Features:
Digital Tapeless Recording
Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time
Call Screening
Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages
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Day and Time Announcement
Remote Message Retrieval
Toll Saver
Conversation Recording
Voice Memo
Message Alert
Records Up to 59 messages
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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
[/ash] (talk/ash) key
[ ] (phonebook) key
[
tone
/<] key
[ ] (speaker) key
[ ] (up) key
[ ] (end call) key
[ ] (caller ID) key
[ ] (down) key
[#/>] key
[mute] key
[int’com/hold] (intercom/hold) key
Handset Microphone
Handset Charging Contacts
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Base
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Base Speaker
Base Charging Contacts
[dnd] (do not disturb) key and LED
Base LCD
Soft Keys
[ ] (phonebook) key
[ ] (up) key
[ ] (caller ID) key
[ ] (down) key
[/exit] (play/stop/exit) key
[ / ] (repeat/skip) key
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[ ] (delete) key
[ ] (answering machine on/off) key
Base Microphone
[#/>] key
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tone
/<] key
[ ] (speaker) key and speaker LED
[ash/nd handset] key
charge/in use LED
[int'com/hold] (intercom/hold) key
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 call record icon appears while recording a conversation.
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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Reading the Base Display
The base 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 call record icon appears while recording a conversation.
Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the base.
Standby The new message icon appears when a new messages is received.
Standby/Talk The answering machine off icon appears when the answering machine
is turned off.
Standby/Talk The answering machine full icon appears when the memory on the
answering machine is full.
Standby/Talk The answering machine announce only icon appears when the
answering machine is set to announce only greeting.
Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off.

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The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the handset and base 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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Base
Status of your
answering machine Day of the week and time
Number of message
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Using the Four-way Function Key
Your handset and the base have 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 and Base 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 and [/exit]
on the base.
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu. When setting Day and Time,
the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
Note: For ANSW. SETUP, GLOBAL SETUP and DEREGISTER HS, make sure the line is not in use and the
handsets are within range of the base.
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View the
phonebook
Four-way
Function Key
View the
Caller ID
Down
Up
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phonebook
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Function Key
View the
Caller ID
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Entering Text from your Phone
You can use the number keypad on your handset or base 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.
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
entry.
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
character. 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
ovens, 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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Wall Mounting the Base
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
Snap the wall mount adaptor into the notches on the base top.
Plug the AC adaptor into the DC IN 9V jack.
Wrap the AC adaptor cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.
Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.
Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.
Then push in and down until the phone is rmly seated.
Note: DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.
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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
wire lengths.
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and
handset.
Use #10 screws with a minimum length of 35mm, with anchoring devices suitable
for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
Insert two mounting screws into the wall, using the appropriate anchoring device,
100mm apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting
the phone.
Refer to the steps on page 15 to complete the mounting process.
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35mm
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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/in use 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.
To AC outlet
Route the cord.
To DC IN 9V
AC adaptor (supplied)
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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
telephone 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 to see that the AC adaptor cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack 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 20).
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To telephone outlet
To TEL LINE
TEL Cord
Telephone line cord (supplied)
To telephone outlet
To TEL LINE
TEL Cord
Telephone line cord (supplied)