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Uniden DSS7815 Owner's Manual

Uniden DSS7815 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DSS7815/DSS7815 +1 Series Owners Manual OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents WELCOME/ FEATURES Speed Dialing TERMINOLOGY Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial DISPLAY AND ICONS Copying Phonebook Locations SOFT KEY FUNCTION CALLER ID GETTING STARTED Caller ID and CIDCW Setting up the Phone (Caller ID on Call Waiting) Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Viewing the Caller ID List...

  • Page 3: Welcome/ Features

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden single (DSS7815) or dual (DSS7815+1) handset cordless phone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

  • Page 4: Terminology

    Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations. With DirectLin 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.31 & 17) /tone/< (P.37) speaker (P.27) intcom/hold (P.51 &...
  • Page 6 Base Charging Contacts Base Antenna Charge LED find handset (P.53) DC IN 9V Jack TEL LINE Jack...

  • Page 7: Display And Icons

    Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/Day of the week and time /battery icon SUN 12:00A Handset Handset ID and Banner New CID: Number of new Caller ID calls received REDIAL MENU ICON...

  • Page 8: Low Battery

    Animation Displays 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 Find Handset/Paging the Handset...

  • 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 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. 1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord through the hole on the wall mount adapter. 2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.

  • 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: Expanding Your Phone

    Expanding Your Phone 10 Handsets Expandability Your phone supports up to 10 handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully- ! Charge the featured cordless handset anywhere handset battery pack for at least AC power is available to connect the 15-20 hours before handset charger.

  • Page 16: Register The Handset

    If you have 1) Before registering the extra handset, the battery purchased the pack MUST be charged for 15-20 hours. DSS7815+1 your extra handset 2) Place the extra handset in the main would have been base unit to begin registration.

  • Page 17: Main Menu Options

    Main Menu Options Your phone has five main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor, Handset Setup, Global Setup Deregister HS For Global Default Settings Setup and The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use. Deregister HS You may not need to change them.

  • Page 18: Setting Menu Options

    Setting Menu Options Using the interface Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone. ! You must have at Directlink Mode • Press the MENU soft key to access the main menu. least two handsets Room Monitor •...
  • Page 19 Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset in the room you wish to This feature only 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 speaker, allowing you to monitor...

  • Page 20: Selecting A Ringer Tone

    Handset Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. Programming your Voice Mail Access Number Edit V_mail No. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 then the Edit Voice Mail submenu.

  • Page 21: Distinctive Ringer Setup

    Distinctive Ringer Setup 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 22: Setting The True Banner

    Setting the True Banner True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor, and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well. 1) Press the MENU soft key.
  • Page 23 Setting 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. 1) Press the MENU soft key. Key Touch Tone Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Key Touch Tone submenu.
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26 Setting the Insert Zero This feature adds '0' or '00' to the number, when you receive Caller ID messages. The default setting for New Zealand is On. The default setting for Australia is Off. 1) Press MENU soft key. Select the Global Setup menu, Insert 0 and then the Insert 0 submenu.
  • Page 27 De-register the Handset 1) In standby mode, select Deregister HS in the menu and press the soft key. appears. De register HS? De register HS? 2) Press /vol/ /vol/ to select and then the OK soft key When de- BACK registration is complete you will hear a confirmation tone and De-registration...

  • Page 28: 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 29 From the handset From the Handset Normal conversation Hands-free conversation To set "Autotalk", To answer a call Handset On the Cradle see page 20 or to Pickup the handset (AutoTalk is: set "Anykey on) or pick up the handset and Answer"...

  • Page 30: Call Waiting

    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 then to switch between callers. through your local telephone NEW ZEALAND: company to Press talk/flash to switch between callers.

  • Page 31: Redialing A Call

    Redialing a Call <Redial1> 8007303456 The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed BACK DELETE STORE from the handset. Redial numbers stored in the handset are independent from each other. If the number Redialing from Standby Mode <Redial2> exceeds 32 digits, 2749763990 only the first 32...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Ringer volume In standby mode press /vol/ /vol/ on the handset ! While charging the to select one of three ringer volumes (Off, Low or High) handset you cannot mute the Earpiece and Speaker Volume ringer tone for the handset.

  • Page 33: Mute Microphone

    Mute Microphone You can temporarily mute the microphone so that the caller cannot hear you. Talk 1) Press the MUTE soft key during talk mode Mute On (while the phone is in use) to mute the microphone MUTE PRIVACY appear in the display. To cancel Mute On muting, repeat above step again when Mute is set to appears.

  • Page 34: 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 on the display, and then the handset returns to standby mode.

  • Page 35: Using One Touch Voice Mail Access

    Using One Touch Voice Mail Access If you subscribe to voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The new message LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. Just program the handset with your access number, You must and you can get your messages at the touch of a button on the handset.

  • Page 36: Phonebook : 1

    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 37: 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. If you choose not When you are finished, press the soft key to store...

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40: 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 41: 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 39). 8007303456 For New Zealand: Beethoven9/SPD1 Telecom access 2) Press talk/flash speaker on the handset.

  • Page 42: Editing Or Erasing A Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring And Speed Dial

    COPY STORE desired phonebook entry (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 39). a. Editing the stored data. Store/Edit Name 1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears, press Uniden Corp EDIT soft key. appears. Store/Edit Name BACK DELETE 2) Follow the steps 3-7 under "Phone book (Storing phone numbers, names, distinctive rings and speed dial)"...

  • Page 43: Copying Phonebook Locations

    Copying Phonebook Locations Copy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook locations from handset to other handset 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. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook.

  • Page 44: 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. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone If you answer a number, date and time of call.
  • Page 45 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; Incomplete Data When an overseas call(0000) is received (New Zealand only);...

  • Page 46: 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 and base ! The number of during a call or when the phone is in standby mode.

  • Page 47: Deleting A Caller Id Message

    To view the Caller ID messages with alphabetical search, press the number key pad ( and ) with the letter associated with the first letter of the desired message. Once you view the Caller ID list with alphabetical search, you cannot switch back to historical order unless you exit and re-enter the operation.

  • Page 48: Deleting All Caller Id Names/Numbers

    Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid. Caller ID New : 50 2) Press the DELETE soft key. Total : 50 ! Once the Caller ID Appears. Delete All? data has been BACK DELETE deleted, the...

  • Page 49: Using The Caller Id Message List

    Using the caller ID Message List Calling a Party from the Caller ID List 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the 10/12 11:20AM Jane Smith Caller ID message (see "Viewing the Caller ID 2145551234 If the CallerID List"...
  • Page 50 Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. The phone number and name of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the Caller ID message to be stored. Then press the STORE soft key.

  • Page 51: Multi-Handset Features

    Multi-Handset Features The features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add additional handsets to your system, see “Expanding Your Phone” on page 14. ! Handsets can be in Using DirectLink Mode Direct Link mode To use this feature you must enter the handsets into while other Directlink Mode first.

  • Page 52: 3-Way Conferencing

    3-Way Conferencing The phone permits 3-way conversations between 2 handsets and an outside line. 1) Initiate the call normally. Once the call is in progress, other people can join the call. 2) To join a conference call, press talk/flash speaker to use the handset speaker phone.

  • Page 53: Call Transfer Feature

    3) To answer a page, press talk/flash intcom/hold Intercom ANSWER soft key. Handset If Any Key Answer is enabled, pressing a number key, /tone/ will answer the page. If AutoTalk is ANSWER enabled, you can answer the page simply by picking up If you receive an the handset.

  • Page 54: Additional Information

    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. To change the digital security code: ! If the battery pack 1) De-register all the handsets you have (see “De-register the handset“...

  • Page 55: Note On Power Sources

    When the operating time becomes short even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery.
  • Page 56 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 57: 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 58: 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 The charge LED won't •...
  • Page 59 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 60: 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). [59]...

  • Page 61: Memory List

    Memory List [60]...
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  • Page 64: Index

    Index De- register the handset Receiving a call 0- 9 Digital security code Redialing a call 20 ring options DirectLink Register the handset 3- Way Conferencing Distinctive ringer Ringer Adjusting Room / baby monitor E, F, G, H Animation screen Earpiece volume Anykey Answer Expanding your phone...
  • Page 65 Main Menu Flow Chart Directlink Mode SUN 12:00A Directlink Mode Directlink Mode MENU Room Monitor Handset Room Monitor Room Monitor Handset Setup New CID: Handset Setup Handset Setup BACK BACK BACK REDIAL MENU To enter To Room Monitor <HANDSET SETUP> Directlink mode Handset Edit Voice mail...
  • Page 66 Main Menu Flow Chart Handset Setup Room Monitor Handset Setup Global Setup Deregister HS Global Setup BACK BACK <Global Setup> <Global SETUP> Deregister HS? Time & CIDCW Name Tag BACK Insert 0 Deregistration BACK Complete Place handset on main base to register [65]...

  • Page 67: 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 68 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. (c) 2005 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China UPZZ01748BB(0)

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