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- Page 1 DSS8955 DSS8955+1 DSS8955+2 DSS8955+3 DSS8955 OM.indb 1 28/7/08 5:20:39 PM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Terminology Used in this Manual ... 16 Manual Conventions ... 16 Parts of the Handset ... 17 Parts of the Base ... 18 DSS8955 OM.indb 1 Using the Interface ... 19 Reading the Display ... 19 Using the Four-way Function Key ... 20 Using the Menus ... - Page 3 Using Hold, Conference and Transfer ... 37 Placing a Call on Hold ... 37 Conferencing ... 37 Transferring a Call ... 38 DSS8955 OM.indb 2 Answering a transferred call ... 38 Using Special Features ... 39 Privacy Mode ... 39 Using the Intercom ...
- Page 4 Low battery alert ... 51 Cleaning the charging contacts ... 51 Battery replacement and handling ... 51 Power Failures ... 51 DSS8955 OM.indb 3 Troubleshooting ... 52 Common Issues ... 52 Resetting the Handset ... 54 Resetting the Handset Without the Base... 55 Changing the Handset to Base Code ...
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Page 5: Welcome
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. DSS8955 OM.indb 4 28/7/08 5:20:40 PM... -
Page 6: Installing The Phone
Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction. • When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position. • Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance. DSS8955 OM.indb 5 TRY TO AVOID • Fluorescent • Other cordless lighting telephones •... -
Page 7: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Locate the battery pack, battery cover and the handset. Battery pack Battery cover Handset DSS8955 OM.indb 6 Line up the red and black wires on the battery pack connector with the sticker in the handset’s battery... -
Page 8: Connecting The Ac Adapter
Connecting the AC adapter To the base To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-041S(M) AC adapter with the base. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack on the bottom of the base. -
Page 9: Charging The Handset
Make sure that the charge LED illuminates when the handset is seated. Charge your handset at least 15 to 20 hours before plugging into the phone line. DSS8955 OM.indb 8 Make sure that the charge LED illuminates when the handset is seated. -
Page 10: Connecting To The Phone Line
Try putting a DSL filter between the base and the wall jack. Without a filter, telephone-line-based Internet services can interfere with standard phones. DSS8955 OM.indb 9 Connect the telephone cord to a telephone wall jack. -
Page 11: Testing The Connection
Check the sources of interference described in Choosing the Best Location (see page 5): is the base near any of those? Note: Make sure you can get a dial tone on any accessory handsets that were packaged with your phone. DSS8955 OM.indb 10 28/7/08 5:20:42 PM... -
Page 12: Installing The Belt Clip
Press the belt clip down until it clicks into place. (Tug on the clip to make sure it’s secure.) To remove the belt clip, gently pull the tabs out of the holes, then slide the belt clip off of the handset. DSS8955 OM.indb 11 28/7/08 5:20:43 PM... -
Page 13: Expanding Your Phone
Note: If a handset has ever been registered to a base, you must reset the handset before you can register it to a new base. See Resetting the Handset on page 55. To register a DSS8905WP accessory handset see page 5 of the owner’s manual which comes with the DSS8905WP. DSS8955 OM.indb 12 ↔ 28/7/08 5:20:43 PM... -
Page 14: Wall Mounting The Base
(two at the top and two at the bottom) with the four notches on the bottom of the base. Slide the bracket into place. DSS8955 OM.indb 13 Hook the AC adapter cord into the smaller notch at the bottom... - Page 15 Removing the wall-mount bracket At the bottom of the base, lift up on the release latch between the two bottom tabs and push the bracket up. DSS8955 OM.indb 14 (To AC outlet) Note: Mounting the phone directly on the wall •...
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Page 16: Getting To Know Your New Phone
• Day and time announcement • Remote message retrieval • Toll saver DSS8955 OM.indb 15 • Store 30 Caller ID numbers on base & each handset • Speakerphone on base & handset • 7 ringer options on handset (3 tones/4 melodies) •... -
Page 17: Terminology Used In This Manual
• ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charging cradle DSS8955 OM.indb 16 “ ” GLOBAL SETUP in the handset or the base menu. Only one ] on the base hasn’t been pressed, and there is no dial tone.) -
Page 18: Parts Of The Handset
(clear/intercom) ] key (phonebook/left) [ /flash] key (talk/flash) ] key [redial/pause] key /mute] key (messages/mute) DSS8955 OM.indb 17 ] key (up) [menu/select] key ] key (caller ID/right) [ ] key (end call) ] key (down) Twelve-key dial pad [#] key... -
Page 19: Parts Of The Base
Parts of the Base [clear/mute] key charge LED Charging contacts Speaker [int'com] key (intercom) DSS8955 OM.indb 18 Display (LCD) [menu/select] key [redial/pause] key [#] key / tone] key [flash] key ] key (phonebook/repeat/left) ] key (up) ] key (caller ID/skip/right) -
Page 20: Using The Interface
The speaker icon appears when the speaker phone is in use. The mute icon appears while the microphone is muted. The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty. DSS8955 OM.indb 19 During a call During a call... -
Page 21: Using The Four-Way Function Key
• For ANSW. SETUP, GLOBAL SETUP, DAY & TIME and REGISTER HANDSET (base only) menu options, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base. DSS8955 OM.indb 20 View the phonebook Four-way Function Key ] to move the pointer down. -
Page 22: Entering Text From Your Phone
Press [clear/int’com] on the handset or [clear/mute] on the base to erase the wrong character, and then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold [clear/int’com] on the handset or [clear/mute] on the base. DSS8955 OM.indb 21 28/7/08 5:20:49 PM... -
Page 23: Basic Setup
Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. Press [menu/select]. Select the HANDSET SETUP or BASE SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. DSS8955 OM.indb 22 28/7/08 5:20:50 PM... -
Page 24: Name Tag
Zealand is ON. The default setting for Australia is OFF. To change the Insert 0 setting, follow the steps listed below.. Press [menu/select]. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the INSERT 0 submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. DSS8955 OM.indb 23 28/7/08 5:20:50 PM... -
Page 25: Setting Up The Phonebook
Each pause counts as one digit. Press [menu/select] when you are finished. DSS8955 OM.indb 24 ] (on the left side of the four-way key). [menu/select]. Select the CREATE... -
Page 26: Finding A Phonebook Entry
Select EDIT. Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on information at any step, simply press [menu/select] to go to the next step. DSS8955 OM.indb 25 ] and [ ]. To scroll trough the phonebook from Z to A press [ ] and [ ] to scroll to other entries. -
Page 27: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook
Move the cursor to select YES. Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DELETED! appears in the display. DSS8955 OM.indb 26 ] to open the Caller ID list or [redial/pause] to open the redial list. page 24. [menu/select]. -
Page 28: Copying Phonebook Entries To Another Station
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN RECEIVING UNIT appears on the display. • If the selected station is out of range or data transfer is cancelled, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display. Phonebook listings will not be transferred. DSS8955 OM.indb 27 [menu/select], and then select COPY. [menu/select]. -
Page 29: Customizing Your Handsets
Move the cursor to select a ring tone. As each ring tone is highlighted, you will hear a sample (unless the handset ringer volume is set to off). When you hear the tone you want to use, press confirmation tone. DSS8955 OM.indb 28 Fur Elise (ELISE) We Wish You A Merry Christmas (MERRY-XMAS) -
Page 30: Activating Autotalk
Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Handset Keypad Lock Press and hold [ ] to activate the keypad lock. Repeat the process to deactivate the keypad lock. DSS8955 OM.indb 29 28/7/08 5:20:54 PM... -
Page 31: Using Your Phone
Dial the Number. Press Answering Press [ a call Hanging Press [ DSS8955 OM.indb 30 From a cordless handset Pick up the handset from the cradle. Press [ /flash]. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number. Pick up the handset from the cradle. -
Page 32: Making A Call From The Phonebook
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call To switch a normal call to the speakerphone, press [ normal call, press [ DSS8955 OM.indb 31 ] to open the phonebook. ] on the base to dial the number. ] on the handset or [ ] on the base before you open the phonebook. -
Page 33: Using Caller Id, Call Waiting, And Redial Lists
] on the handset or [ Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [ Find the phone number you want to dial, and then press [menu/select]. DSS8955 OM.indb 32 ] (on the right side of the four-way key). The ] and [ ] to scroll ] to open the Caller ID list. -
Page 34: Deleting Caller Id Numbers
To return to the original caller, press [ /flash] again. Note: You must subscribe to Call Waiting service for this feature to operate. Not all features are available in all areas. DSS8955 OM.indb 33 ] when the phone is in standby, and then find the number you want to ] when the phone is in standby, and then press [menu/select]. -
Page 35: Redialing A Number
] to scroll through the redial list. When you find the redial number you want to delete, press When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. The redial number is deleted. DSS8955 OM.indb 34 [redial/pause] to open the redial list. [ /flash] or [... -
Page 36: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume
You can choose from six volume levels for the handset earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ ] (to make it louder) or [ earpiece. DSS8955 OM.indb 35 ] or [ ]. The display shows the current ] to make it softer or turn it /mute] or [ ] on the handset, or [clear/mute] or [ ] (to make it softer). -
Page 37: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
Move the cursor to select desired option (HIGH TONE, NATURAL TONE, or LOW TONE), and then press [menu/select]. Selected option appears in the display for two seconds, and then the display returns to normal. DSS8955 OM.indb 36 [menu/select]. ] (to make it... -
Page 38: Finding A Lost Handset
To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press the handset or [ ] on the base. The other party will still be connected to the call. DSS8955 OM.indb 37 [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base... -
Page 39: Transferring A Call
Only the first station to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked up within one minute, the operation will be canceled. DSS8955 OM.indb 38 [int’com] on the base. ] on the handset or [ ] on the base. -
Page 40: Using Special Features
The party is busy. • The party is out of range (UNAVAILABLE appears in the display). DSS8955 OM.indb 39 [clear/int’com] on the handset or [int’com] on the base. ] on the handset or [int’com] on the base. appears and remains in... -
Page 41: Answering An Intercom Page
To cancel muting, press /mute] on the handset or [clear/mute] on the base again. MUTE OFF appears. DSS8955 OM.indb 40 ] or [int’com] on the base. [ ] on the handset or [int’com] on the base. -
Page 42: Installing The Optional Headset
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 calling the Uniden Parts Department. See the back cover page for contact information.) DSS8955 OM.indb 41... -
Page 43: Setting Up The Answering System
Each time you press ] or [ The last greeting you hear is used as the current greeting. DSS8955 OM.indb 42 [menu/select] to start the recording. Begin recording [menu/select] again or press [ ]. You will hear a confirmation tone, and... -
Page 44: Deleting Your Personal Greeting
Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the RING TIME submenu. Move the cursor to select a ring time (TOLL SAVER, 6 TIMES, 9 TIMES, or 12 TIMES). Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. DSS8955 OM.indb 43 28/7/08 5:21:02 PM... -
Page 45: Setting The Day & Time
“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.” If you are using a personal greeting, the system continues to use that greeting. DSS8955 OM.indb 44 [menu/select]. 28/7/08 5:21:02 PM... -
Page 46: Activating The Message Alert
With the call screen feature, you can listen to callers as they leave a message without answering the call. Press [menu/select]. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. DSS8955 OM.indb 45 28/7/08 5:21:02 PM... -
Page 47: Using The Answering System
Note: If the answering system announces “No remaining time” when you turn it on, the memory is full (the message counter also shows FL). The answering system can’t record any new messages until you delete some of the saved ones. DSS8955 OM.indb 46 From the handset Press [menu/select]. -
Page 48: Reviewing Messages
] to stop the message playback and message return to standby. review DSS8955 OM.indb 47 ] on the base and the new message LED on the handset flash. Press [ /mute]. The system announces the number of new and old messages, then plays the first new message followed by the day and time it was received. -
Page 49: Screening Calls
Dialing in to your answering system Note: If you enter an incorrect security code/PIN three times, you will hear a beep and the answering system will return to standby. DSS8955 OM.indb 48 From the handset • While the systems is recording the message, press /mute]. - Page 50 When you finish, you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. Enter another command from the chart within fifteen seconds. Hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to its normal standby setting. DSS8955 OM.indb 49 [#] and enter your security code/PIN within If you want to Stop the current operation to enter a different command.
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Page 51: Maintenance
The actual talk time duration will be reduced in proportion to the amount of time the handset is off of the cradle. DSS8955 OM.indb 50 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) -
Page 52: Low Battery Alert
Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. Battery replacement and handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page. Caution: •... -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
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 www.uniden.com.au for Australian models and www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand models for customer support. -
Page 54: Resetting The Handset
I can’t register the handset at the base. The handset doesn’t communicate with other handsets. DSS8955 OM.indb 53 • Checking the battery pack connection (see page 6). • Charging the battery for 15 to 20 hours. • Moving the handset closer to the base. - Page 55 I can’t access answering system from a remote phone. DSS8955 OM.indb 54 • Checking to see that there are not two handsets already using the conference feature (see page 37). • Checking to see that another handset is not in privacy mode (see page 39).
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Page 56: Resetting The Handset Without The Base
When you register new handsets to the base, the handset IDs do not match. (For example, the handset registers as “Handset #4” but you only have two handsets.) • When you are instructed to by one of Uniden’s call center representatives. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for more than five seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. -
Page 57: Resetting The Handset Without The Base
The handset displays HANDSET NOT REGISTERED-PLACE HANDSET ON BASE TO REGISTER. SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HELP. Register the handset to the new base (see Registering accessory handsets on DSS8955 OM.indb 56 [menu/select]. BASE UNAVAILABLE appears. [menu/select]. You hear a confirmation tone, and the page 12). -
Page 58: Changing The Handset To Base Code
If you move the handset back within range of the base within thirty seconds, press [ /flash] or [ DSS8955 OM.indb 57 ] to pick up the call again. [menu/select]. -
Page 59: Precautions
Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden Australia Pty Ltd and Uniden NZ Ltd DO NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. - Page 60 Memo DSS8955 OM.indb 59 28/7/08 5:21:05 PM...
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Page 63: Index
Battery life... 50 Installing ... 6 Low battery alert ... 51 Replacement and handling ... 51 Belt clip ...11 DSS8955 OM.indb 62 Caller ID... 32 Deleting Caller ID records ... 33 Making calls from... 32 Call screening ... 45, 48 Call waiting ... - Page 64 Storing Caller ID or redial numbers... 26 Privacy mode ... 39 Redial Deleting a record ... 34 Making a calls with ... 34 DSS8955 OM.indb 63 Ringer Choosing a handset ringer ... 28 Muting ... 35 Personal ring ... 22, 25 Volume... 35 Screening calls ...
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Page 65: Remote Operation Card
The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. DSS8955 OM.indb 64 Turn on the answering Remote access system remotely away from home 1. Call your phone and let it ring 1. - Page 66 Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System Off Help DSS8955 OM.indb 65 Task Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Answering System On...
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Page 67: Warranty
Warranty only available in original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its DSS8955, DSS8955+1, DSS8955+2 or DSS8955+3 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 68 © 2008 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China UPZZ01906BZ(0) DSS8955 OM.indb 67 28/7/08 5:21:07 PM...
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