Uniden DSS8955+2, DSS8955+1, DSS8955+3 manual Terminology Used in this Manual, Manual Conventions

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Terminology Used in this Manual

	Accessory	Additional handsets that can register to the base, allowing you to add handsets without connecting another
	Handsets	phone line. This base supports a total of ten cordless handsets; see page 12 for compatible handsets.

	Base	The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.

	Charging	A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery pack.
	cradle	It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.

	CID	Caller ID is available from your telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis.
	CID	With this service, you will be able to see the incoming caller information such as name and phone number.


	CID/CW or	Caller ID with Call Waiting is available by subscription from your telephone provider.
	CIDCW	With this service, you will be able to view incoming caller information while on a call with another user.

		Any settings that apply to all registered handsets and the base.
	Global	These features are available by selecting “GLOBAL SETUP” in the handset or the base menu. Only one
	Settings	handset or the base can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not
		currently being used.

	Standby	The handset and the base are not in use. (It doesn’t matter whether the handset is in the cradle: the [ /flash]
	Standby	or [		] on the handset or [		] on the base hasn’t been pressed, and there is no dial tone.)



	Station	Any registered handset or the base.

	Talk	A dial tone has been enabled, so you can dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:

•BOLD text with “[ ]” indicates a key or button on the phone

•ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages

•lower case bold text indicates a status light on the phone

•ALL CAPITALS BOLD indicates a connection jack on the base or charging cradle

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Getting to Know Your New 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 ManualFlash key talk/flash Key end call Key down Parts of the HandsetKey # key Redial/pause key Mute keyParts of the Base Reading the Display Using the InterfaceHandset Standby BaseUsing the Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Phone Activating Personal Ring Handset only Basic SetupActivating the Key Touch Tone Press menu/selectInsert 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 Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call WaitingFor Australian Model For New Zealand ModelDeleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Audio Tone Handset only Adjusting the Speaker VolumeFinding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallPrivacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an 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 AlertTurning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemFrom the base From the handset Answer on/offReviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press # then Specifications MaintenanceBattery Information Battery lifeLow battery alert Power FailuresCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingWhen 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