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Uniden DSS2465 Quick Start Manual

Uniden DSS2465 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 2455/ 2465 Digital Spread Spectrum provides the longest range, Quick Start the clearest sound and the best privacy. Guide Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 2: Installation & Safety

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page i INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page ii QUICK START GUIDE Start The Quick Start Guide is a very condensed version of Here! the Owner’s Manual. It is designed to allow you to get your phone installed and operating as quickly as...
  • Page 4 Page iii 4) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. 5) Rise the antenna to a vertical position. Connecting the charger - DSS2465 only 1) Connect the AC adapter into the charging cradle and to a AC wall outlet.
  • Page 5 Charging the handset 1) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing up. The DSS2455 and DSS2465 series will only work with “AA” Ni-MH During a power cut rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of batteries, or if the AC Adapter the display will show “Use rechargeable battery only”.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page v CONTENTS INSTALLATION & SAFETY Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters QUICK START GUIDE Viewing the Phonebook CONTENTS Making Calls Using the Phonebook GETTING STARTED Speed Dialing Controls and Functions Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number,...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 1 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Hands Free Speaker 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display 12.
  • Page 8 47. DC Power Input 48. Charging Contacts (DSS2465 only) (answer on) Key (record) Key 49. Charge LED (DSS2465 only) 27. Charge LED 50. DC Power Input (DSS2465 only) (talk) Key/speaker LED 46 47 21 22 23 25 26 (DSS2465 only) [ 2 ] Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 9: Uniden Company Philosophy

    To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world. WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden DSS2455 or DSS2465 series Multi Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. It can support up to 4 handsets. Using extra handsets (optional), you can establish a 4-way conference call (2 handsets-Base Speaker Phone-an outside line, or 3 handsets-an outside line).

  • Page 10: Features

    • Designed and Engineered in Japan • 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum • Integrated Digital Answering Machine • Multi (4) Handset Capable (2 handsets Included (DSS2465 only)) • Long Range (up to 1km) • Dual Keypad (Backlit on Handsets) • Digital Duplex Speakerphones on Handset and Base Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features: •...

  • Page 11: Checking The Package Contents

    • Telephone cord or adapter (1) (Australia) • Handset [DSS2455 (1) / DSS2465 (2)] • Telephone cord (1) (New Zealand) • AC adapter [DSS2455 (1) / DSS2465 (2)] • Beltclip [DSS2455 (1) / DSS2465 (2)] • Rechargeable batteries [DSS2455 (2) / DSS2465 (4)] •...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 6 MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL You can mount your base 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 13: Installing The Beltclip

    • Do not remove or damage the battery casing. To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product, and “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.

  • Page 14: Headset Installation

    11:44 AM Page 8 HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. DISPLAY AND ICONS...

  • Page 15: About Soft Key Function

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 9 ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION In the standby mode In the talk mode (Australia model) (New Zealand model) S U N 1 2 : 0 0 A T a l k 9 9 9 : 5 9...

  • Page 16: Dss2455/Dss2465 Flow Chart

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 10 DSS2455/DSS2465 FLOW CHART • From the standby mode C a l l e r I D D i r e c t L i n k M o d e S U N 1 2 : 0 0 A...
  • Page 17 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 11 • From the Talk mode D i r e c t L i n k M o d e H a n d s e t S e t u p A n s w .

  • Page 18: About The Menu

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 12 ABOUT THE MENU Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 5 main menus (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset) and submenus respectively.
  • Page 19 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:44 AM Page 13 Submenu name Description Auto Talk Allows you to answer the phone without pressing When the AutoTalk is set to On, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 17).
  • Page 20 Replacing Base Clear the base ID. Use this menu, for example, if you wish to deregister the base to use the handset with another base of the DSS series (DSS2415/DSS2455/DSS2465 series) (see page 22). [ 14 ] Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Menu

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 15 SETTING UP THE MENU Entering the Menu S U N 1 2 : 0 0 A H a n d s e t # 1 1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.
  • Page 22 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 16 DirectLink Mode Entering the Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the Base 1) Enter the “DirectLink Mode” menu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter the DirectLink T o e n t e r mode.
  • Page 23 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 17 Selecting a Ringer Tone 1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Tones” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). You can choose from 8 ringers or 8 melodies:...
  • Page 24 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 18 Setting the Anykey Answer A n y k e y A n s w e r 1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Anykey Answer” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
  • Page 25 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 19 Answering System Setup Setting a PIN Code S e c u r i t y C o d e 1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Security Code” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
  • Page 26 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 20 Setting the Message Alert On or Off 1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Message M e s s a g e A l e r t Alert” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
  • Page 27 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 21 Global Setup Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Name N a m e T a g g i n g Tag” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
  • Page 28 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 22 System Reset Deregister the Handset 1) Enter the “System Reset” menu, then the “Deregister HS” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Press to select the handset ID to be W h i c h H a n d s e t ? deregistered from the list, then press the OK soft key.

  • Page 29: Basics

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:45 AM Page 23 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking to an outside call. Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking.

  • Page 30: Placing A Call On Hold

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 24 PLACING A CALL ON HOLD 1) During a call, press H o l d , t o t r a n s f e r H a n d s e t # 2 on the base).
  • Page 31 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 25 Redialing from Talk Mode 1) Press , then press the MENU soft key. 2) Select the number you dialed by following steps 2-3 in “Redialing from Standby Mode”. To return to go back, press the BACK soft key.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Earpiece And Handset Speaker Volume

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 26 ADJUSTING THE EARPIECE AND HANDSET SPEAKER VOLUME You can select different volume levels for the handset T a l k 0 : 1 5 earpiece and the handset speaker (4 levels: Low to Max).

  • Page 33: Ringer Mute (Temporarily)

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 27 RINGER MUTE (temporarily) You can temporarily mute the handset and the base ringer tone. To mute the handset ringer tone, when the handset is off the cradle and the phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key.

  • Page 34: Flash And Call Waiting

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 28 FLASH AND CALL WAITING If the call waiting tone sounds during a call: T a l k 0 : 0 9 0 2 9 5 6 7 9 0 3 5 AUSTRALIA: Press the CALL WAIT soft key.

  • Page 35: Phonebook

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 29 PHONEBOOK Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses. Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used You have a total of for the phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
  • Page 36 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 30 3) Press the STORE soft key, “Store/Edit Name” appears. 4) Enter the name (up to 16 characters) by using the S t o r e / E d i t N a m e number keypad (see the “Steps for Entering Names and...

  • Page 37: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 31 STEPS FOR ENTERING NAMES AND SPECIAL CHARACTERS Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key ( ), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
  • Page 38 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 32 If you make a mistake while entering a name to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press the DELETE soft key to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character.

  • Page 39: Viewing The Phonebook

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 33 VIEWING THE PHONEBOOK Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use.

  • Page 40: Making Calls Using The Phonebook

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 34 MAKING CALLS USING THE PHONEBOOK From Standby Mode M o v i e s 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the 0 8 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 While the telephone is phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the...

  • Page 41: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, And Speed Dial

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:46 AM Page 35 EDITING OR ERASING A STORED NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DISTINCTIVE RING, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, P h o n e b o o k : 5 0 press the CID RDL PB soft key.

  • Page 42: Chain Dialing

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 36 CHAIN DIALING The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call connects.

  • Page 43: Caller Id

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 37 CALLER ID You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number in the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the •...

  • Page 44: Viewing The Caller Id List

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 38 You may receive any one of the following messages: When invalid data is received “Incomplete Data” When a private name or number is received “Private” When a unknown name or number is received “Unavailable”...

  • Page 45: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 39 DELETING INFORMATION FROM THE CALLER ID LIST Deleting a Caller ID message D e l e t e C a l l e r I D 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller Y e s ID information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller ID...

  • Page 46: Using The Caller Id Message List

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 40 USING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode 1 2 / 1 2 1 2 : 3 0 A M • You cannot make a call...

  • Page 47: The Integrated Answering Device

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 41 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from...

  • Page 48: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 42 TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF 1) To turn the answering system On, press in the standby mode. After the announcement “Answering System is on”, the current greeting message will be played and you will hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the •...
  • Page 49 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 43 Choosing between the two outgoing messages When the phone is in the standby mode, press . Press again when the outgoing message is played. Each time is pressed, the outgoing message is switched between the pre-recorded and the personal outgoing message.
  • Page 50 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 44 Adjusting the speaker volume level When the base speaker is in use, press on the base to adjust the volume. Press for louder or for softer. The numbers 1-10 appear on the base indicating the volume levels. 1 being the softest and 10 being the loudest.
  • Page 51 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 45 Setting the Time Follow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time. 1) Press 2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until the correct day is announced and the corresponding number (from “...
  • Page 52 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 46 Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after four, six, or nine rings.
  • Page 53 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:47 AM Page 47 Announce only feature The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.”, and it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 46.
  • Page 54 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 48 Setting the call screen You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On. 1) Press six times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base.

  • Page 55: Using Your Answering System

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 49 USING YOUR ANSWERING SYSTEM The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system is designed to play your new messages first.
  • Page 56 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 50 Skipping a message 1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Press /SELECT at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time /SELECT is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you...
  • Page 57 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 51 Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 4 minutes). 1) Press and hold . You hear a beep. 2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record Memo Message” and a confirmation tone.

  • Page 58: Remote Operation

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 52 REMOTE OPERATION You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone or the handset. For your convenience Remote access away from home a remote operation You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message when...
  • Page 59 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 53 Command Function Command Function then Repeat a Message* then Answering System On then Playing incoming Messages then Memo Record/Stop ** then Skipping a Message then Greeting Message Record/Stop ** then Deleting a Message...
  • Page 60 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 54 Playing incoming messages 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the soft key on the handset. “Remote Playback” appears on the handset display. The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory.

  • Page 61: Expanding Your Phone

    • If you purchase a DSS2405 extra handset, please register the handset to the DSS2455 or DSS2465 series base before use. The DSS2405 will not operate until it is registered. • If you change a setting of the Global Setup and Answering Setup menu in one of the handsets, you change settings for all the handsets.

  • Page 62: Register The Handset

    Main Base The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned at the factory, which has #1 (#1 and #2 for DSS2465) in the display. When you register additional handset to the base, the handset ID will be assigned. An extra handset can be registered when the base is in the standby mode.

  • Page 63: Using Two Way Communication Between The Handsets Anywhere Without The Base (Directlink)

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 57 USING TWO WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HANDSETS ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE BASE (DIRECTLINK) To use this feature, you must enter the two handsets into the DirectLink mode first. To enter the DirectLink mode See page 16 •...

  • Page 64: 3-Way Conferencing

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:48 AM Page 58 3-WAY CONFERENCING The phone permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line. When speaking on the handset 1) Press (talk) on the base to initiate the 3-way conversation.

  • Page 65: Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 59 INTERCOM/CALL TRANSFER FEATURE Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone. • If the party is busy or out of range, you will hear a beep and the handset returns to the standby mode.
  • Page 66 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 60 Call Transfer Feature From handset to handset or to the base 1) During a call, press on the handset. H o l d , t o t r a n s f e r...

  • Page 67: Additional Information

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 61 CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.

  • Page 68: Note On Power Sources

    Please use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product, and “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Caution •...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and the base (or the charger (for DSS2465 only)) are clean. The audio sounds weak • Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal and/or scratchy.
  • Page 70 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 64 Symptom Suggestion The handset or the base doesn’t • Charge the batteries in the handset for 17-20 hours by placing the handset ring or can’t receive an on the base or charging cradle.
  • Page 71 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 65 Symptom Suggestion The handset or the base can’t • Make sure that more than 3 handsets (or 2 handsets when the base is used join the conversation. for the conference) are not in use.

  • Page 72: Index

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 66 INDEX 0 - 9 P, Q Deleting ........39 3-way conferencing ....58 Storing........40 Package contents......5 4-way conferencing ....58 Using........40 Phonebook ........29 16 ring options ......17 Viewing ........38 Editing........35 Call transfer feature ....60 Erasing........35...

  • Page 73: Remote Operation Card

    UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 67 REMOTE OPERATION CARD C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from Turn on the answering home system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring touch-tone phone.
  • Page 74 UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 1/14/05 11:49 AM Page 68 C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance [ 68 ] Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...

  • Page 75: 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 76 Place this handset and charger in any convenient Handset Cordless location, no need for an extra phone jack! Another Systems: DSS2415, innovation from Uniden, the company that bring DSS2455/2465 outstanding wireless communication products to people's lives throughout the world.

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