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  • Page 1 DSS7855 DSS7855+1 DSS7855+2 Series Owners Manual OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents WELCOME/ FEATURES Viewing the Caller ID List CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Deleting a Caller ID Message DISPLAY AND ICONS Using the Caller ID Message List SOFT KEY FUNCTION THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE GETTING STARTED The Integrated Telephone Answering Device Setting up the Phone Turning the Answering System On/ Off Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Setting your Outgoing Message (Greeting)

  • Page 3: Welcome/ Features

    10 cordless handsets. The DSS7855 model includes one handset, the DSS7855+1 model includes 2 handsets and the DSS7855+2 model includes 3 handsets. You can now place a fully- featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
  • Page 4 Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations. With DirectLink mode, you can use 2 or more handsets as radio transceivers (walkie-talkies). Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz Terminology • Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash speaker has not been pressed.

  • Page 5: Controls & Functions

    Controls & Functions 1. Handset Antenna 2. Beltclip Hole 3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 4. Handset Battery Compartment 5. New Message LED 6. Handset Earpiece 7. LCD Display soft Keys (P.8) /vol (volume up/down) (P.33 & 15) /tone/< (P.34 & 39) speaker (P.29) intcom/hold...
  • Page 6 21. In use LED answer on/ off (P. 53) phonebook (P. 37) play/ stop (P. 55) do not disturb (P. 33)/ DND LED intercom/hold (P. 65 &31) cid/exit (P. 47 & 15) tone (P. 34 & 39) flash/find hs Key (P. 31 & 67) 24.

  • Page 7: Display And Icons

    Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display ! Handset Day of the week and time/battery icon SUN 12:00A Handset ID and Banner Handset Number of new Caller ID calls received New CID: REDIAL MENU • Base *Status of your answering machine Day of the week and time **Number of message Number of new Caller ID calls...
  • Page 8 Animation Displays (Handset only) The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and what they mean: Turning on the phone Hanging up the phone Confirmation (Done!) Deleting (Deleted!) 1:53 Welcome! Done! Deleted! Please wait..REDIAL MENU Making a call...

  • Page 9: Soft Key Function

    Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on the base and on each handset. Soft Keys allow you to: - Access the main menu - Access stored Caller ID messages - Set up CIDCW options - Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset - Store or edit phone numbers...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Setting up the Phone Do the following steps: A. Choose the best location B. Connect the base unit C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset For maximum D. Connect the charger range: E. Mount the base unit on a wall Keep the antenna free of obstruction.
  • Page 11 B. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 240VAC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply Use only the (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). supplied [AAD- 041S] AC adapter.
  • Page 12 The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack, Use only the DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base Uniden (BT-446) unit and wall jack until the battery is fully charged. rechargeable battery pack...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. ! DO NOT use an AC outlet 1. Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord through controlled by a wall the hole on the wall mount adapter.

  • Page 14: 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. Try to mount your phone within 1.5m of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths.

  • Page 15: Main Menu Options

    Main Menu Options Your phone has seven main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/ Baby Monitor, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Contrast, Global Setup Deregister HS. You can change Room/ Baby Monitor, Answ. Setup , Global Setup settings from the base or from any handset. DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup Deregister HS...

  • Page 16: Setting Menu Options

    Setting Menu Options Handset Entering the Menu. Directlink Mode Room Monitor Handset Setup • Press the MENU soft key to access the main menu. • /volume up/down to scroll through options. BACK • Press the soft key to make a selection. Base •...
  • Page 17 Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place the base or a handset in the room you wish ! This feature only to monitor; it will function as a works when the microphone. A second handset can handset(s) is be set to function as a remote within the range...
  • Page 18 Handset Setup / Base Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Selecting a Ringer Tone (Handset only) Ringer Tone lets you choose from 10 ringer tones or 10 melodies: - Ringers (Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop, Party Clap, Reminder) - Melodies (Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9], For Elise [Elise], We Wish You A Merry...
  • Page 19 Distinctive Ringer Setup (Handset only) Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number (100 stored locations available). When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular Caller.
  • Page 20 Setting Anykey Answer (Handset only) Anykey Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any number key, /tone/ < # / > on the handset. 1) Press MENU s elect the Handset Setup Menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu. Anykey Answer 2) Press /volume up/down...
  • Page 21 Adjusting the LCD Contrast Contrast adjusts the LCD brightness. Choose one of the ten levels for optimum viewing. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Contrast submenu if using the base. Select the Handset Setup menu and then the Contrast submenu if using a handset. 2) Press /volume up/down to adjust the contrast of the...
  • Page 22 Setting the Animation Screen (Handset Only) The Animation screen displays animation on the handset LCD. The animations will be displayed on the LCD screen during a call, ringer volume setting, paging operation, when you hang up and so on. 1) Press the MENU soft key.
  • Page 23 Selecting Your Greeting (Base only) Select Greeting allows you to choose between the two outgoing messages, a pre-recorded message or your own greeting. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Answ. Setup menu, and then the Select Greeting. Play back greeting Play back appears, and the current outgoing message is played.
  • Page 24 Setting the Ring Time Ring Time 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. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS), the answering system picks up after six rings if you have new messages, and after nine rings if there are none.
  • Page 25 Setting the Message Alert On or Off Message Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an unheard message. If you set Message Alert on, whenever a new message is received, the soft alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. When all messages have been played back, the alert tone automatically deactivates.

  • Page 26: Global Setup

    Global Setup If you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all registered handsets and the base. Only one handset or the base can change global settings at a time. Setting Day and Time For setting the Day &...
  • Page 27 Setting the Dial Mode (Australia Only) Dial Mode sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default setting is tone dialing. Set the dialing mode to match the dialing system used by your local phone service.
  • Page 28 Setting Name Tag The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. A subscription to this service is required from your network provider. There is usually a fee for this service. When the phone rings the caller display number, when received will be compared to numbers stored in the phonebook.
  • Page 29 De-register the Handset (Handset Only) 1) In standby mode, select Deregister HS in the menu and press the soft key. Deregister HS? appears. Deregister HS? 2) Press /volume up/down to select and then the OK soft key When de- BACK registration is complete you will hear a confirmation tone and Deregistration...

  • Page 30: Basics

    Making and Receiving Calls With the handset's duplex speakerphone, you can have hands-free conversations. ! For best icon appears on the display screen during hands-free performance talk conversations. alternately with the caller in a quiet You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to room.
  • Page 31 From the Handset From the Base Normal conversation Hands-free conversation To answer a call Handset On the Press speaker. To set "Auto talk", Cradle Pick up the see page 18 or to handset (AutoTalk is: set "Anykey on) or pick up the Answer"...

  • Page 32: Flash And Call Waiting

    Flash and Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call: You must AUSTRALIA: subscribe Press talk/flash on the handset or the flash/find hs key on the through your local base and then to switch between callers.

  • Page 33: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a Call <Redial1> The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed 8007303456 BACK DELETE STORE from the handset or base. Redial numbers stored in the handset and base are independent from each other. /volume up/down If the number Redialing from Standby Mode exceeds 32 digits, <Redial2>...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Ringer volume In standby mode press /volume up/down on the handset or base to select one of three ringer volumes (Off, Low or High) ! While charging the handset you Earpiece and Speaker Volume cannot mute the You can select earpiece volume from among four volume ringer tone for the...

  • Page 35: Mute Microphone

    To mute the ringer tone temporarily for each handset or the base, when the phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key on the handset or the base. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call. Mute Microphone With the handset You can temporarily mute the microphone so that the caller cannot hear you.

  • Page 36: Traveling Out Of Range

    Traveling Out of Range During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise may increase. If you pass the range limits of the base unit, you will hear a beep and see Out of on the display, and then the handset returns to standby mode.

  • Page 37: Or 4-Way Conferencing

    3 or 4-Way Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a conference call. 3-Way Conferencing • Outside line >Handset >Base 4-Way Conferencing • Outside line >Handset >Handset >Base When speaking on the handset 1) Press speaker on the base to initiate the 3-conference call.

  • Page 38: Phonebook

    Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) You can store names and numbers in your phone’s phonebook, search for names Alphabetically, and dial phonebook entries with just a few key presses. Phonebook memory is stored independently in the base and handsets. You can store up to 100 When the memory numbers in the base and in each handset.

  • Page 39: Chain Dialing

    4) Press soft key to store the name; Store/Edit Store/Edit No. appears. 8009675543 5) Use the number keypad, /tone/ #/ > to enter the DELETE PAUSE phone number (up to 20 digits). If you make an error, use the DELETE soft key to erase the incorrect digits.

  • Page 40: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    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 (0-9 ), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. If you make a mistake while entering a name */ tone/ <...
  • Page 41 For example, to enter Movies 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook and the STORE soft key. appears. Store/Edit Name 2) Press once, and then press > to move the cursor to the right. ! If the next character uses the same number key, 3) Press...

  • Page 42: Viewing The Phonebook

    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. ! During a call, don't press on the 1) Press phonebook .

  • Page 43: Making Calls Using The Phonebook

    Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the phonebook Movies location to dial (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 41). 8007303456 For New Zealand: Beethoven9/SPD1 Telecom access 2) Press talk/flash speaker on the handset.

  • Page 44: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring And Speed Dial

    COPY STORE desired phonebook entry (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 41). a. Editing the stored data. Store/Edit Name 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press Uniden Corp EDIT soft key. Store/Edit Name appears. BACK DELETE 2) Follow the steps 3-7 under "Phone book (Storing phone numbers, names, distinctive rings and speed dial)"...

  • Page 45: Copying Phonebook Locations

    Copying Phonebook Locations Copy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook locations from handset to other handset or from the base to handset (or from the handset to base) without having to manually re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one memory (phonebook location) at a time, or all memory locations at once.

  • Page 46: Caller Id

    Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) is available in Australia only. If you answer a When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone call before the number, date and time of call.
  • Page 47 You may receive any one of the following messages: When a private name is received; Private When a private number is received; Private When a unknown name is received; Unavailable When a unknown number is received; Unavailable When invalid data is received; Unavailable When an overseas call(0000) is received(New Zealand Only);...

  • Page 48: Viewing The Caller Id List

    Viewing the Caller ID List The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls - even unanswered calls. You can store up to 100 Caller ID messages and phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) for each handset and the base. You can view the Caller ID list through the handset or base ! The number of during a call or when the phone is in standby mode.

  • Page 49: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    Deleting a Caller ID Message Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 1) When the phone is in standby mode, view the Caller ID Delete Caller ID information to be deleted (see "Viewing the Caller ID List" ! Once the Caller ID on page 47).
  • Page 50 Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid. Caller ID New : 50 2) Press the DELETE soft key. Total : 50 Appears. Delete All? BACK DELETE 3) Press /volume up/down to choose Yes.

  • Page 51: Using The Caller Id Message List

    Using the Caller ID Message List Calling a Party from the Caller ID List 10/12 11:20AM 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID Jane Smith 2145551234 message (see "Viewing the Caller ID List" on page 47). BACK DELETE STORE...
  • Page 52 Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. The phone number If the Caller ID and name of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory. message was received as a 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID message to be stored.

  • Page 53: The Integrated Answering Device

    The Integrated Telephone 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 announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.

  • Page 54: Turning The Answering System On/Off

    Turning the Answering System On/Off 1) To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off the base when the phone is in standby mode or use remote function from any handset (see Remote access with the handset P. 59). and the number of Message ! When the messages stored in memory appear on the LCD.

  • Page 55: Using The Answering Setup Menu

    The following message is pre-recorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again." Using the Answering Setup Menu The Answering Setup menu allows you to set the following Answering System functions through the handset or the base. For detailed instructions, see “Answering System Setup “ on page 21.

  • Page 56: Using Your Answering System

    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. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
  • Page 57 Skipping a message 1) Press play/ stop to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Press the >>| soft key at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time you press the >>| soft key, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press the >>| soft key repeatedly to find the message you want to play.
  • Page 58 Voice memo (Base Only) The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than two seconds and less than four minutes). 1) With the phone in standby mode, press the RECORD soft key on the base. 2) Press the START soft key.

  • Page 59: Remote Operation

    2) To answer the call, pick up the cordless handset or press speaker on the base. To mute the Call Screen, press the MUTE soft key or . To cancel muting, press the SCREEN soft key. If you press the From the handset SCREEN soft key...
  • Page 60 Remote access with the handset You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press the soft key on the handset. Remote appears on the handset display. Answering Machine operation The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored For the Repeat a in the memory.
  • Page 61 Remote Key Function Play incoming Messages Memo Record/Stop** Stop Operation Greeting Message Record/Stop** Turn Answer Machine On Help The time stamp will Turn Answer Machine Off not be heard until you have set the time. ** For the Memo Record and Greeting Message Record functions, the first time you enter See "Setting Day and the corresponding command, it starts the Recording function.
  • Page 62 Command Function Command Function then Repeat a Message* # then Answering System On then Play incoming Messages # then Memo Record/ Stop** then Skip a Message # then Greeting Message Record/ Stop** ! For your then Delete a Message # then Answering System Off convenience a remote operation...

  • Page 63: Expanding Your Phone

    Expanding Your Phone 10 Handset Expandability Your phone supports up to 10 handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully- The features described in this featured cordless handset anywhere 'Expanding Your AC power is available to connect the Phone' section handset charger.

  • Page 64: Register The Handset

    If you have 1) Before registering the extra handset, the battery purchased the pack MUST be charged for 15-20 hours. DSS7855+1 or DSS7855+2 your 2) Place the extra handset in the main extra handset(s) base unit to begin registration.

  • Page 65: Using Directlink Mode

    Using DirectLink Mode To use this feature you must enter the handsets into Directlink Mode first. To enter Directlink Mode see page 15. DirectLink call ! Handsets can be in 1) When the phone is in DirectLink standby mode, press DirectLink mode DirectLink soft key (example of DirectLink from...

  • Page 66: Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

    Intercom/Call Transfer Feature The intercom feature lets you communicate with another handset or the base without using the phone line. Intercom If you receive an From handset to handset or handset to the base outside/intercom 1) With the phone in standby mode, press intcom/hold.
  • Page 67 Call Transfer Feature From handset to handset or to the base Intercom Handset 1) During a call, press intcom/hold on the handset. Line on hold 2) Select a handset or the base to transfer the call to within 10 seconds. To select a handset or the base press, ANSWER /volume up/down and then press the...

  • Page 68: Additional Information

    Your phone can be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset pack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset can be purchased by visiting our website; www.uniden.com.au , www.uniden.co.nz ). [67]...

  • Page 69: Note On Power Sources

    For information on replacement batteries, see page 70. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product. Caution •...

  • Page 70: 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. Low Battery - Low Battery appears in the display. If the phone is in standby mode, none of keys will operate.

  • Page 71: General Information

    Battery part number: BT- 446 Capacity: 800mAh, 3.6V • To avoid damage to the phone use only Uniden AAD-041S and BT- 446, and AAD-210 with your phone. • If the handset is left off of the base, the actual Talk mode duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the base.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, visit our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). Symptom Suggestion charge LED won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the charger (if you have more than one illuminate when the handset handset) and wall outlet.
  • Page 73 Symptom Suggestion Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. The Caller ID does not •...

  • Page 74: 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 our website for further information (www.uniden.com.au or www.uniden.co.nz). [73]...

  • Page 75: Memory List

    Memory List [74]...

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Viewing Storing Chain dialing Viewing Clock Privacy Mode 20 ring options Contrast 3-or 4-Way Conferencing Copying phonebook Receiving a call Redialing a call Animation screen De-register the handset Register the handset Announce only feature Dial mode Remote Answering system Digital security code Remote access Deleting a message...

  • Page 77: Remote Operation Card

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  • Page 79: Main Menu Flow Chart

    Main Menu Flow Chart From Standby mode Base SUN 12:00A Room Monitor Room Monitor MENU Contrast Contrast New CID: Answ. Setup Answ. Setup Global Setup REDIAL MENU RECORD BACK BACK Handset DirectLink Mode SUN 12:00A DirectLink Mode Directlink Mode MENU Room Monitor Handset Room Monitor...
  • Page 80 Base Room Monitor Contrast Contrast Answ. Setup Answ. Setup Global Setup BACK BACK Handset Room Monitor Handset Setup Answ. Setup Answ. Setup Answ. Setup Handset Setup Global Setup Global Setup Answ. Setup Global Setup Deregister HS Deregister HS BACK BACK BACK <Answ.
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  • Page 83: 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 84 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2005 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China UPZZ01791BZ(0)

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