Uniden DSS8955+1, DSS8955+2 manual Finding a Phonebook Entry, Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry

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Setting Up the Phonebook

5)Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING) (Handset only).

You can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry on the handsets; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [] and [] to select one of the seven different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring Tone on page 28 for a complete list of ring tones). As you scroll through the tones, you will hear a sample of each tone (unless the handset ringer volume is set to off). When you hear the ring tone you want to use, press [menu/select]. If you do not want to use a personal ring tone for this phonebook entry, choose NO SELECTION; the phone will use your standard ring tone setting.

6)You will hear a tone confirming that the new entry has been stored, and DONE! appears in the display.

Finding a Phonebook Entry

Press [ ] to open the phonebook. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press []. To scroll trough the phonebook from Z to A press [].

You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter. For example, to search for an entry beginning with the letter M, press [6] once. The phonebook jumps to the first entry that begins with the letter you entered; you can then use [] and [] to scroll to other entries.

To close the phonebook and return to standby, press [

 

] on the handset or [

] on the base. If you are looking up

 

 

a phonebook entry during a call and want to close the phonebook, press [

] again instead of [

 

] or [

].

 

 

Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry

1)With the phone in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook.

2)Find the entry you want to edit and press [menu/select].

3)Select EDIT. Follow the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 24. If you do not wish to change the information at any step, simply press [menu/select] to go to the next step.

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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