Uniden DSS3450 Owner's Manual
Uniden DSS3450 Owner's Manual

Uniden DSS3450 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DSS3450 DSS3450+1 Owners Manual OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Terminology used in this Manual Product Overview Parts of the Handset Parts of the Base Handset Icons The Standby Screen Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset Menus Entering Text from Your Handset Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location Wall Mounting the Base Direct Wall Mounting...
  • Page 3 Deleting Phonebook Entries Deleting All the Phonebook Entries at Once Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Selecting Ring Tones Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key Answer Using Your Phone Keypad Lock Making a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call with Speed Dial Making a Call with Base Speed Dial Switching to the Speakerphone During a Call 34...
  • Page 4 Maintenance Battery Replacement and Handling Battery Contact Maintenance Low Battery Alert Talk Time, Standby Time, and Storing the Handset on the Base Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset Resetting the Handset without the Base Changing the Digital Security Code Traveling Out of Range Common Issues Liquid Damage Specifications...
  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 4 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    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 enabling a dial tone. Product Overview Main Features: 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System...
  • Page 7: Parts Of The Handset

    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 [menu/clear] [redial/pause] [ / flash] key (talk/flash) key (phonebook) [*/tone/<] [xfer/intercom]...
  • Page 8: Parts Of The Base

    Parts of the Base 24. Base charging contacts [pause] 25. Base Speaker [hold] [memory] [int'com/xfer] 27. Charge LED (intercom/transfer) 28. in use LED [dnd] 29. Base Antenna (do not disturb) keys [*/tone] (Volume Up/Down) 43 42 37. Base Microphone [speaker] key and speaker LED (speaker) [flash]...
  • Page 9: Handset Icons

    Handset Icons ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION Standby/Talk battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty. Standby ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. mute icon appears when you mute the handset. Talk Talk boost icon appears when the Clarity Boost feature is activated.
  • Page 10: The Standby Screen

    The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: [10]...
  • Page 11: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor 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.
  • Page 12: Entering Text From Your Handset

    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 field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third.
  • Page 13: Installing The Phone

    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 power outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. •...
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting The Base

    Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 3. Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown.
  • Page 15: Direct Wall Mounting

    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.
  • Page 16: Installing The Rechargeable Battery

    Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery. 1. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Base And Charging The Handset

    Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet that is not controlled by a switch. 3. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward.
  • Page 18: Installing The Belt Clip

    Installing the Belt Clip 1. 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. 2. To remove the belt clip , pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes.
  • Page 19: Changing The Dial Mode (Australian Model Only)

    Changing the Dial Mode (Australian Model Only) Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing 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 dialing, you will need to change your phone’s dial mode.
  • Page 20: Activating Caller Id On Call Waiting

    Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you see the name and number of someone who calls when you're already on the line. You need to subscribe to these features with your phone company before you can use them.
  • Page 21: Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access

    number into your phone, you can simply press [select/ service, your voice mail provider provides you with the access number and the required voice mail signaling tone. Notes: Voice Mail Access Numbers : Australia - Message Bank : 125101, Home Messages : 101 New Zealand - Call Minder : 083210 For New Zealand model, the Voice Mail Access Number is stored in the One-Touch Voice Mail key [Select/...
  • Page 22: Activating Name Tag (Pop Id)

    Activating Name Tag (POP ID) The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. A subscription to the Caller ID service is required from your network provider. There is usually a fee for this service. When the phone rings the received Caller Display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook.
  • Page 23: Adding Extra Handsets

    Adding Extra Handsets Your phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger.
  • Page 24: Registering Accessory Handsets

    Registering Accessory Handsets If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number.
  • Page 25: Resetting Handsets

    Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the registration information from the base and the handset. 1. Press and hold [#/>] for at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears.
  • Page 26 Use the keypad to enter a name for this entry; the name can contain up to 16 characters. (See page 12 for entering text instructions.) If you do not want to enter a name for this entry, your phone stores this entry as <No Name>.
  • Page 27: Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers

    Programming Base Speed Dial Numbers The dual- keypad phone can store 10 speed dial numbers, speed dial numbers in the base. ( Handset speed dial numbers are stored as part of a phonebook entry. See Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25 for information on programming handset speed dial numbers. ) 1.
  • Page 28: Editing An Existing Phonebook Entry

    Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry 1. With the phone in standby, press to open the phonebook. 2. Select DIAL/EDIT. 3. Use to scroll through the phonebook entries. When you come to the entry you want to edit, press [select/ Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 25.
  • Page 29: Deleting All The Phonebook Entries At Once

    Deleting All the Phonebook Entries at Once 1. When the phone is in standby, press 2. Move the cursor to select DELETE ALL, and press DELETE ALL? appears in the display. 3. Select YES, then press [select/ . A confirmation tone sounds, and DELETED! appears in the display.
  • Page 30: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #1, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, the banner name identifies your handset during handset-to-handset functions like intercom and DirectLink communication.
  • Page 31: Selecting Ring Tones

    Selecting Ring Tones You may choose from 10 tones or 10 melodies for your phone's primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Ringers Melodies Flicker Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9] Clatter For Elise [Elise] Soft Alert...
  • Page 32: Activating Autotalk

    Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any keys to answer the call. 1. Press [menu/clear] 2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu.
  • Page 33: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone From a cordless handset Making a call 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press [ / flash] 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2.
  • Page 34: Keypad Lock

    Keypad Lock Use Keypad Lock to disable key response. You can still answer calls, receive page and receive copy phonebook locations - keylock will reactivate after these operations. To lock the keypad Press and hold [*/tone/<] until you hear a confirmation tone. KEYPAD LOCKED appears. If any key is pressed when keypad is locked, TO UNLOCK KEYPAD PRESS &...
  • Page 35: Using The Caller Id List

    Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset. Your phone shares memory between your Phonebook and Caller ID entries. Once you reach your maximum phonebook entries of 100, Caller ID information will not be stored (but it will still display when the call comes in).
  • Page 36: Using Call Waiting

    Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. For Australian Model: Press [ /flash] and then 2 on the handset OR [flash] There is a short pause during the switch.
  • Page 37: Redialing A Number

    Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record If you want to delete a phone number from the handset's redial list, follow the steps below: 1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] 2. Use [redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. 3.
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece and speaker. To adjust the volume while on a call, press to make it louder or to make it softer. Base Speaker : You can choose from ten volume levels for the base speakerphone. To adjust the speaker volume while on a call, press to make it louder or to make it softer.
  • Page 39: Using Hold, Conference, And Transfer

    Using Hold, Conference, and Transfer Placing a Call on Hold During a call, press [xfer/intercom] on the handset or caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display screen will read LINE ON HOLD. To return to the party on hold, press [ /flash] the holding party.
  • Page 40: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call You can transfer a call from one station to another. Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone and shows the ID of the station that is paging. To accept the call transfer: 1.
  • Page 41: Using Special Features

    Using Special Features Do Not Disturb ( All Calls) DND allows you to mute the ringer of all handsets and the base. With the phone in standby, press and hold on the base. A confirmation tone sounds and the [dnd ] mute the ringer tone while the phone is ringing by pressing Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) While a handset is ringing, press...
  • Page 42: Using The Directlink Communication Feature

    Using the DirectLink Communication Feature Using the DirectLink feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. You can have up to two pairs of handsets using DirectLink at a time. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the main base's ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication to activate this feature.
  • Page 43: Making A Directlink Call

    Making a DirectLink Call 1. To call another handset with DirectLink communication, press 2. The display shows TO DIRECTLINK A HANDSET PRESS 3. Press the number of the handset you want to call. If the handset is out of range or not using DirectLink communication, the display shows UNAVAILABLE.
  • Page 44: Answering An Intercom Page

    Answering an Intercom Page When the intercom page tone sounds, the display shows the ID of the station that is paging. From the handset, press [ /flash] [xfer/intercom] on, the handset automatically answers the page when you remove the handset from the cradle. If Any Key Answer is on, press any key of the twelve-key pad.
  • Page 45: Tone Dialing Switch Over (Australian Model Only)

    Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headsets may be purchased by visiting www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand Model). [45]...
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AAD-041S (base) or AAD-600S (charger) AC adapters and Uniden BT-909 battery pack with your phone. Caution: Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them.
  • Page 47: Low Battery Alert

    Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when the empty battery icon appears. When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby, none of the keys will operate.
  • Page 48: Resetting The Handset Without The Base

    Caller ID information will be erased. For more information on resetting the handset back to factory settings and when you need to do this, visit the customer support page at www.uniden.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand Model). Resetting the Handset without the Base...
  • Page 49: Changing The Digital Security Code

    Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please visit the customer support page at www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand Model).
  • Page 50 Symptom Suggestion Can't make or receive calls. • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Make sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you cannot use that line to make another outside call.
  • Page 51 Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn't • Change the Digital Security Code (see page 49). communicate with other • Make sure that you have registered all handsets. handsets. An extra handset can't join the • Make sure there are not two handsets already using the conference feature. conversation.
  • Page 52: Liquid Damage

    DO NOT use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please visit the customer support page at www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand model).
  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications Operating Temperature 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) Part Number AC Adapter Input Voltage Output Voltage Battery Part Number Capacity Notes: Use only the supplied AAD-041S and AAD-600S adapters. 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.
  • Page 54: Index

    Index Handset Banner Hanging Up Adjusting Audio Tone Answering a Call Insert 0 Any Key Answer Installing the Belt Clip AutoTalk Installing the Phone Installing the Rechargeable Battery Contact Battery Maintenance Battery Replacement Key Touch Tone and Handling Keypad Lock Caller ID on Call Waiting Low Battery Alert Clarity Boost...
  • Page 55: Warranty

    (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
  • Page 56 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2006 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China UPZZ01428BZ(0)

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