Uniden DSS8955+3, DSS8955+2, DSS8955+1 manual Testing the Connection

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Testing the Connection

Pick up the handset from the base and press [ /flash]. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should show TALK.

What if I can’t hear a dial tone?

Check the telephone cord connection on the base.

What if the display doesn’t show TALK?

• Check the battery pack connection in the handset.

• Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.

• Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet.

•Try resetting the handset (see page 55).

Make a quick test call, and then press [] to hang up.

What if there is a lot of static?

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.

Installing the Phone

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Contents DSS8955 DSS8955+1 DSS8955+2 DSS8955+3 Table of Contents DSS8955 OM.indb 28/7/08 52039 PM Maintenance Specifications Battery Information Welcome Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneInstalling the Battery To the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset TEL Line jack Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your Phone Installing the Belt ClipExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate Removing the wall-mount bracketGetting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualMute key Parts of the HandsetFlash key talk/flash Key end call Key down Key # key Redial/pause keyParts of the Base Base Using the InterfaceReading the Display Handset StandbyUsing the Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Phone Press menu/select Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneInsert Name TagCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Selecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating Handset Keypad Lock Activating AutoTalkActivating Any Key Answer Using Your Phone Chain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List For New Zealand Model Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers For Australian ModelDeleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberMuting the Ringer One call only Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Handset only Adjusting the Speaker VolumeConferencing Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Placing a Call on HoldAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallMaking an intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Using the IntercomAnswering an intercom Muting the MicrophoneInstalling the Optional Headset Selecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Number of RingsSetting the Record Time or Announce only Setting the Day & TimeActivating the Base Call Screen Activating the Message AlertAnswer on/off Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handsetReviewing Messages Dialing in to your answering system Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from HomeIf you want to Press # then Battery life MaintenanceSpecifications Battery InformationBattery replacement and handling Power FailuresLow battery alert Cleaning the charging contactsWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Checking the battery pack connection see Problem Try When you have thisResetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsChanging the Handset to Base Code Important Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning Memo Memo Memo Index Using the phonebook Message alert Mute Microphone Ringer Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited