Uniden WDSS 5335+1 Owner's Manual

Uniden WDSS 5335+1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 WDSS 5335 WDSS 5335+1 WDSS 5335+2 Series Owner's Manual For more exciting new products please visit our website: Australia: www.uniden.com.au New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Activating Personal (Distinctive) Ring ....19 Welcome ............... 4 Activating the Key Touch Tone ....... 19 Important Notice............4 Terminology Used in this Manual ......5 Name Tag............... 20 Manual Conventions ..........5 Insert 0 ..............20 Product Overview ............6 Adding Accessory Handsets ........
  • Page 3 Using Your Phone ............30 Using Special Features ..........38 Making a Call from the Phonebook ......3 Muting the Ringer (One call only) ......38 Chain Dialing from the Phonebook ......3 Muting the Microphone .......... 38 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone Privacy Mode ............
  • Page 4 Using the Answering System ........47 Index ................62 Turning Your Answering System On and Off ..47 Remote Operation Card ..........68 Reviewing Messages ..........48 One Year Limited Warranty ........70 Screening Calls ............49 Turning Off the Message Alert Tone....... 49 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home ......
  • 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. Important Notice: • Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
  • Page 6: Terminology Used In This Manual

    Terminology Used in this Manual The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset is not pressed, no Standby line has been activated. No dial tone is present. Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview Features: • 5.8GHz Wide Band Digital Technology • Speakerphone on Handset Expandable System • 7 Ringer Options on Handset (3 Tones/4 Melodies) • Expands up to 8 Handsets • Last 5 Number Redial • Integrated Digital Answering Machine •...
  • Page 8: Parts Of The Phone

    Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset Headset Jack Cover Belt clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display [menu/clear] key ] key (up) [ /flash] key (talk/flash) ] key (phonebook/left)
  • Page 9 Base 27 28 29 30 36 37 38 39 Base speaker [greet] key (record/greeting) ] key (skip) Base charging contacts [find hs] key (find handset) in use LED Base microphone [on/off] key ] key (play/stop) (answering system on/off) Message counter LED charge LED ] key (repeat) [vol -] key...
  • Page 10: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Reading the Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: Standby/Talk full, medium, low, and empty.
  • Page 11: Using The Four-Way Function Key

    The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / battery icon Handset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button.
  • Page 12: Entering Text From Your Handset

    Entering Text from Your Handset You can use the number keypad on your handset 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.
  • 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 continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch).
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting The Base

    Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate (for Australia). Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
  • 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 Battery

    Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install the handset battery. 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 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-04S AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
  • Page 18: Connecting To The Phone Line

    Connecting to the Phone Line Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack. High Speed Internet If your phone line has High Speed Internet please ensure you are using and approved line filter before connecting the telephone cord.
  • Page 19: Testing The Connection

    Testing the Connection Try making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps: Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet. Check to make sure the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 20: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Activating Personal (Distinctive) Ring You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a personal ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling.
  • Page 21: Name Tag

    Name Tag Name Tagging works with the caller display number from Caller ID. You will need to subscribe to the Caller ID feature with your phone company for Name Tagging to work. When the phone rings, the received caller display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook. If there is a match then any name stored with the phonebook number will be displayed.
  • Page 22: Adding Accessory Handsets

    Route the cord. cord. Caution: Use only the Uniden AAD-600S adapter. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
  • Page 23: Registering Wdss 5305 Accessory Handsets

    Registering WDSS 5305 Accessory Handsets Your phone supports a total of eight (8) cordless handsets. Handset(s) supplied in the box with the phone base are pre-registered at the factory. If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time.
  • Page 24: 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. To clear the registration information, please follow these steps: Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears.
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Phonebook

    Setting Up the Phonebook Your handset can store up to 70 names and numbers in your phonebook. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones.
  • Page 26: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [ ] and [ ] to select one of the 7 different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 28 for a complete list of ring tones).
  • Page 27: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the Caller ID list or [redial/pause] to open the redial list.
  • Page 28: Copying Phonebook Entries To Another Handset

    Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset, you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. When the phone is in standby, press [ Move the cursor to select COPY, and then press [select/ Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press [select/...
  • Page 29: Customizing Your Phone

    Customizing Your Phone Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only) You may choose from 4 melodies or 3 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each handset can use a different ringer tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Tones Fur Elise (ELISE)
  • Page 30: Activating Autotalk (Handset Only)

    Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. Select ON or OFF, and press [select/ ].
  • Page 31: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone Remove the handset from the charging Remove the handset from the charging cradle. cradle. Press [ /flash]. Press [ Listen for the dial tone. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number.
  • Page 32: Making A Call From The Phonebook

    Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press [select/ Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 25). Press [ /flash] or [ ] to dial the number.
  • Page 33: Using Caller Id, Call Waiting, And Redial Lists

    Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you’re on the line.
  • Page 34: Deleting Caller Id Numbers

    Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press [menu/ clear]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To delete all the Caller ID numbers, go to the Caller ID list and press [menu/clear]. Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL.
  • Page 35: Redialing A Number

    Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 5 numbers dialed on each handset. With the phone in standby, press the [redial/pause] to open the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] or [redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Ringer, Earpiece And Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, medium, and high) and four options (off, low, medium, and high) on the base. With the phone in standby, use [ ] or [ ] on the handset or [vol +] or [vol -] on the base to...
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Audio Tone

    Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a call. Your phone gives you three audio tone options: low, natural and high; the default setting, Natural Tone, is recommended for hearing aid users.
  • Page 38: Using Conference And Transfer

    Using Conference and Transfer Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets. You can easily join a call already in progress. Press [ /flash] or [ ] to join the call.
  • Page 39: Using Special Features

    Only the first handset 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. Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One call only) While the phone is ringing, press [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base to mute the ringer for this call.
  • Page 40: Using The Intercom

    Move the cursor to CALL PRIVACY, and then press [select/ ]. PRIVACY MODE ON appears in the display for 2 seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off. To turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above. Using the Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone line.
  • Page 41: 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. (A Uniden headset may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com.au for Australian model,...
  • Page 42: Setting Up The Answering System

    Setting Up the Answering System Your phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. Features • Digital Tapeless Recording • Day and Time Announcement • Up to 4 Minutes of Recording Time • Remote Message Retrieval •...
  • Page 43: Using The Answering System Interface

    Using the Answering System Interface Handset operation You can use your handset to operate your answering system from anywhere in your home. When the phone is in standby, press [select/ ] on the handset to access the answering system. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the system announces the number of new and old messages.
  • Page 44: Setting The Number Of Rings

    Setting the Number of Rings 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 six, nine, or twelve rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS) setting, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
  • Page 45: Recording A Personal Greeting

    Recording a Personal Greeting Your answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can record your own personal outgoing greeting.
  • Page 46: Deleting Your Personal Greeting

    Deleting Your Personal Greeting You can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. From the base: With the phone in standby, press [greet]. While the personal greeting is playing, press [ ]. The system announces “Greeting has been deleted,” and switches back to the pre-recorded greeting. Setting the Record Time (or Announce only) You can choose how long callers have to record a message.
  • Page 47: Activating The Message Alert

    Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 5 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert: From the handset: Press [menu/clear]. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.
  • Page 48: Using The Answering System

    Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset With the phone in standby, press [on/off]. Press [menu/clear]. Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the ANSWER The system announces “Answering System SETUP submenu.
  • Page 49: Reviewing Messages

    Reviewing Messages The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. When you have new messages, the message counter and the new message LED on the handset flash. The answering system plays your new messages first. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. You can review your messages from the base or from the handset: From the base From the handset...
  • Page 50: Screening Calls

    Screening Calls If you activate the call screening feature, you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone (see Activating Call Screening on page 46). You can always hear callers from the base speaker. To screen an incoming call from the handset: •...
  • Page 51: Operating The Answering System While You Are Away From Home

    Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home You can access your answering system while you are away from home to check, play, and delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off. Note: •...
  • Page 52 Remote Commands Command Function Command Function [#] then [1] Repeat a message* [#] then [5] Stop operation [#] then [2] Play incoming messages [#] then [6] Answering system on [#] then [3] Skip a message [#] then [9] Answering system off [#] then [4] Delete a message [#] then [0]...
  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 32° F to 22° F (0° C to 50° C) Base: AAD-04S AC Adapter Part Number Charging Cradle: AAD-600S Base: 240V AC, 50 Hz Input Voltage Charging Cradle: 240V AC, 50 Hz Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Output Voltage Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 20mA Battery Part Number...
  • Page 54: Battery Replacement And Handling

    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 (9V 350mA) and AAD-600S AC adapters and Uniden BT-909 battery pack with your phone.
  • Page 55: 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. When LOW BATTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the charging cradle.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    “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 5 seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. Select the handset which you are operating, then press [select/ The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration.
  • Page 57: Resetting The Handset Without The Base

    Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds. Move the cursor to select BASEUNAVAILABLE and then press [select/ ].
  • Page 58: Common Issues

    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 our website customer support page at www.uniden.com.au for Australia, www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand...
  • Page 59 Symptom Suggestion • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. • Make sure that your handset is registered to the main base unit. The handset doesn’t ring • Charge the battery in the handset for 5 to 20 hours by placing the handset on the or receive a page.
  • Page 60 Symptom Suggestion There is no sound on the • Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset. base or handset speaker • Make sure the call screen feature is set to on. during call monitoring or message review. Cannot access answering •...
  • Page 61: Liquid Damage

    CAUTION: 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 call visit our website customer support page at www. uniden.com.au for Australia, www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand.
  • Page 62: Precautions

    Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden Australia and Uniden New Zealand DOES 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 63: Index

    Index Deleting Caller ID records ..33 Finding ........36 Making calls from...... 32 Parts of the handset ....7 Chain dialing ........ 3 Registering ....... 22 Clarity boost......29, 36 Resetting ......23, 55 Answering calls......30 Conferencing ....... 37 Standby screen......
  • Page 64 Ringer Choosing a handset ringer ..28 Out of range......... 56 Muting ........38 Personal ring ......9 Personal identification number (PIN) ........46 Personal ring ....... 9 Screening calls ...... 46, 49 Phonebook ........24 Security code ....... 46 Copying entries......
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  • Page 69: Remote Operation Card

    Remote Operation Card C U T C U T Remote access Turn on the answering Remote access Turn on the answering away from home machine remotely away from home machine remotely 1. Call your phone number from a 1. Call your phone and let it ring 1.
  • Page 70 C U T C U T Task Task Repeat a Message Repeat a Message Play Incoming Messages Play Incoming Messages Skip a Message Skip a Message Delete a Message Delete a Message Stop Operation Stop Operation Answering System On Answering System On Answering System Off Answering System Off Help...
  • Page 71: One Year Limited Warranty

    Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty is only valid in the consequential damages claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to The warrantor is either Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 way affect your rights under the TRADE PRACTICES ACT 974 original country of purchase.
  • Page 72 © 2011 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Part Code UPZZ01881BB(0) Printed in PRC...

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