Uniden DSS8955+1, DSS8955+2, DSS8955+3 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Welcome	4
Installing the Phone	5
Choosing the Best Location	5
Installing the Battery	6
Connecting the AC adapter	7
To the base	7
To the charging cradle
(for multi-handset packs only)	7
Charging the Handset	8
Connecting to the Phone Line	9
Testing the Connection	10
Installing the Belt Clip	11
Expanding Your Phone	12
Adding accessory handsets	12
Registering accessory handsets	12
Wall Mounting the Base	13
Getting to Know Your New Phone	15
Features	15
Answering system features	15
Terminology Used in this Manual	16
Manual Conventions	16
Parts of the Handset	17
Parts of the Base	18

Using the Interface	19
Reading the Display	19
Using the Four-way Function Key	20
Using the Menus	20
Entering Text from Your Phone	21
Basic Setup	22
Activating Personal Ring (Handset only)	22
Activating the Key Touch Tone	22
Name Tag	23
Insert 0	23
Setting Up the Phonebook	24
Creating Phonebook Entries	24
Finding a Phonebook Entry	25
Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry	25
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the
Phonebook	26
Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry	26
Deleting all Phonebook Entries	26
Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station27
Customizing Your Handsets	28
Changing the Handset Banner	28
Selecting a Ring Tone	28
Activating AutoTalk	29
Activating Any Key Answer	29

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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 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery To the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line TEL Line jackTesting the Connection Installing the Belt Clip NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your PhoneExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Wall Mounting the Base Removing the wall-mount bracket Wall plateGetting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsKey # key Redial/pause key Parts of the HandsetFlash key talk/flash Key end call Key down Mute keyParts of the Base Handset Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display BaseUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Activating the Key Touch Tone Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring Handset only Press menu/selectName Tag InsertSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing 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 Australian Model Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers For New Zealand ModelRedialing a Number Deleting a Redial RecordAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset onlyPlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Answering an intercomInstalling the Optional Headset Selecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Deleting Your Personal GreetingSetting the Day & Time Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call ScreenFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Answer on/offReviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press # then Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Checking the battery pack connection see When you have this Problem TryResetting 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 access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited